How to pronounce lametta
Say it like luh-MET-uh. Lametta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET).
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- luh
- MET
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lametta 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.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lametta
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: luh-MET-uh.
What does lametta mean?
- Thin wire or foil made of brass, gold or silver; now especially thin strips of metallic foil used as Christmas decoration.
Where does lametta come from?
From Italian lametta (literally “small blade”).
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Words that rhyme with lametta
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Questions about saying lametta
How do you pronounce lametta?
Say luh-MET-uh. The American pronunciation is /ləˈmɛtə/. In British English it is /ləˈmɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lametta?
Lametta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET). Broken into parts: luh · MET · uh.
Is lametta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ləˈmɛtə/ (luh-MET-uh).