How to pronounce laminar
Say it like LAM-ih-ner. Laminar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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- LAM
- ih
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laminar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of laminar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAM-ih-nuh.
What does laminar mean?
- Of fluid motion, smooth and regular, flowing as though in different layers.
- In the form of thin flat electronic circuits, usually flexible
- Describing the layer of capillaries in the choroid of the eye
Where does laminar come from?
From Latin lāmina (“thin sheet of material”) + English -ar.
Questions about saying laminar
How do you pronounce laminar?
Say LAM-ih-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlæmɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laminar?
Laminar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · ih · ner.
Is laminar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlæmɪnə/ (LAM-ih-nuh).