How to pronounce lamented
Say it like luh-MEN-tid. Lamented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- luh
- MEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamented 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.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lamented
American and British speakers say lamented in essentially the same way: /ləˈmɛntɪd/ in the US and /ləˈmɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-MEN-tid.
What does lamented mean?
- simple past and past participle of lament How to pronounce lament
- mourned for, or grieved for
Words that rhyme with lamented
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lamented.
Questions about saying lamented
How do you pronounce lamented?
Say luh-MEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ləˈmɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ləˈmɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamented?
Lamented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: luh · MEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say lamented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈmɛntɪd/ and the British form is /ləˈmɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.