How to pronounce lamella
Say it like luh-MEL-uh. Lamella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEL).
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- luh
- MEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lamella
American and British speakers say lamella in essentially the same way: /ləˈmɛlə/ in the US and /ləˈmɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-MEL-uh.
What does lamella mean?
- A thin, plate-like structure.
- The gill of a mushroom.
Where does lamella come from?
From Latin lāmella (“small, thin plate of metal”), from lāmina (“thin plate”) + -lus (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with lamella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lamella.
Questions about saying lamella
How do you pronounce lamella?
Say luh-MEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ləˈmɛlə/. In British English it is /ləˈmɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamella?
Lamella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEL). Broken into parts: luh · MEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say lamella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈmɛlə/ and the British form is /ləˈmɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.