How to pronounce lamellae
Say it like luh-MEL-ee. Lamellae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEL).
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- luh
- MEL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamellae 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lamellae
American and British speakers say lamellae in essentially the same way: /ləˈmɛli/ in the US and /ləˈmɛli/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-MEL-ee.
What does lamellae mean?
- plural of lamella How to pronounce lamella
Words that rhyme with lamellae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lamellae.
Questions about saying lamellae
How do you pronounce lamellae?
Say luh-MEL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ləˈmɛli/. In British English it is /ləˈmɛli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamellae?
Lamellae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEL). Broken into parts: luh · MEL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say lamellae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈmɛli/ and the British form is /ləˈmɛli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.