How to pronounce laminated
Say it like LAM-uh-nay-tud. Laminated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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- LAM
- uh
- nay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laminated 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.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of laminated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAM-uh-nay-tud.
What does laminated mean?
- Made by lamination.
- Consisting of many thin layers.“A laminated arch is a timber arch made of layers of bent planks secured by treenails.”
- Splitting into thin layers parallel to bedding.“Shale is laminated.”
- simple past and past participle of laminate How to pronounce laminate
Questions about saying laminated
How do you pronounce laminated?
Say LAM-uh-nay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæməˌneɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈlæməˌneɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laminated?
Laminated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · uh · nay · tud.
Is laminated 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 /ˈlæməˌneɪtəd/ (LAM-uh-nay-tud).