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lament
Definition:
(nou) a cry of sorrow and grief (nou) a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person (nou) a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
Phonetic Transcription:
ləˈment
Examples:
Others lament the loss of the wetlands.
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Common mistakes of lament pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "la-MENT". The correct pronunciation is "ˈlæm.ənt" in US English and "ləˈmɛnt" in UK English. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many people pronounce "lament" with a long "a" sound, like "lay-ment". The correct pronunciation features a short "a" as in "cat". Tip: Practice saying "lam" as in "lamb" to get the vowel right.
- Overly pronounced "t": Some learners tend to emphasize the "t" at the end, saying "la-mentt". The correct pronunciation is softer, without a heavy emphasis on the "t". Tip: Try to blend the "t" into the preceding syllable for a smoother finish.
- Skipping the schwa: A common mistake is omitting the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "lam-ent". The correct pronunciation includes a schwa, sounding like "ˈlæm.ənt" in US English. Tip: Practice saying "uh" in between to help with the schwa.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "lament" with "lamentation", leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Lament" is shorter and has different stress patterns. Tip: Focus on the syllable count and stress when differentiating between these words.