How to pronounce lamentacious
Say it like lam-en-TAY-shus. Lamentacious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- lam
- en
- TAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamentacious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lamentacious
American and British speakers say lamentacious in essentially the same way: /ˌlæmɛnˈteɪʃəs/ in the US and /ˌlæmɛnˈteɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: lam-en-TAY-shus.
What does lamentacious mean?
- Characterized by lamentation (sorrow, distress or regret).
Where does lamentacious come from?
From lament + -acious.
Words that rhyme with lamentacious
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Questions about saying lamentacious
How do you pronounce lamentacious?
Say lam-en-TAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌlæmɛnˈteɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌlæmɛnˈteɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamentacious?
Lamentacious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: lam · en · TAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say lamentacious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlæmɛnˈteɪʃəs/ and the British form is /ˌlæmɛnˈteɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.