How to pronounce lamellar
Say it like luh-MEL-er. Lamellar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEL).
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- luh
- MEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamellar 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lamellar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: luh-MEL-uh.
What does lamellar mean?
- Of or pertaining to a lamella, plate-like, flat and thin.
Words that rhyme with lamellar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lamellar.
Questions about saying lamellar
How do you pronounce lamellar?
Say luh-MEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ləˈmɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ləˈmɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamellar?
Lamellar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEL). Broken into parts: luh · MEL · er.
Is lamellar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ləˈmɛlə/ (luh-MEL-uh).