How to pronounce laments
Say it like luh-MENTS. Laments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MENTS).
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- luh
- MENTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laments 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.
- MENTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of laments
American and British speakers say laments in essentially the same way: /ləˈmɛnts/ in the US and /ləˈmɛnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-MENTS.
What does laments mean?
- plural of lament How to pronounce lament
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lament How to pronounce lament
Questions about saying laments
How do you pronounce laments?
Say luh-MENTS. The American pronunciation is /ləˈmɛnts/. In British English it is /ləˈmɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laments?
Laments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MENTS). Broken into parts: luh · MENTS.
Do Americans and Brits say laments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈmɛnts/ and the British form is /ləˈmɛnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.