How to pronounce laminate
Say it like LAM-uh-nut. Laminate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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- LAM
- uh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laminate 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of laminate
American and British speakers say laminate in essentially the same way: /ˈlæmənət/ in the US and /ˈlæmənət/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAM-uh-nut.
What does laminate mean?
- To assemble from thin sheets glued together to make a thicker sheet.“We'll laminate the piece of wood with grain going in different directions to make a really strong hull for the boat.”
- To cover (something flat, usually paper) in adhesive protective plastic.“We laminated the printouts so we could use them as signage.”
- To form (metal etc.) into a thin plate, as by rolling.
- Material formed of thin sheets glued together.
- Consisting of, or covered with, laminae, or thin plates, scales, or layers, one over another; laminated.
Where does laminate come from?
First attested in 1666; borrowed from New Latin laminātus, perfect passive participle of laminō (attested since the first quarter of the 16th century), from Latin lāmina (“thin sheet of metal/other material”), see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3).
Questions about saying laminate
How do you pronounce laminate?
Say LAM-uh-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmənət/. In British English it is /ˈlæmənət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laminate?
Laminate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · uh · nut.
Do Americans and Brits say laminate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæmənət/ and the British form is /ˈlæmənət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.