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