How to pronounce lactam
Say it like LAK-tam. Lactam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- tam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lactam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lactam
American and British speakers say lactam in essentially the same way: /ˈlækˌtæm/ in the US and /ˈlækˌtæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAK-tam.
What does lactam mean?
- Any of a class of cyclic amides that are the nitrogen analogs of lactones, formed by heating amino acids; the tautomeric enol forms are known as lactims.
Where does lactam come from?
From lac(tone) + am(ide).
Questions about saying lactam
How do you pronounce lactam?
Say LAK-tam. The American pronunciation is /ˈlækˌtæm/. In British English it is /ˈlækˌtæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lactam?
Lactam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · tam.
Do Americans and Brits say lactam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlækˌtæm/ and the British form is /ˈlækˌtæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.