How to Pronounce Lactams

To pronounce "lactams", say LACT-ams — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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LACT-ams

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💡 Tip for remembering “lactams”

"lactams" has 2 syllables: lact-ams.

What does lactams mean?

noun

  1. Any of a class of cyclic amides that are the nitrogen analogs of lactones, formed by heating amino acids; the tautomeric enol forms are known as lactims.

Related words

benzimidazolesulfonamidequinolinediolbenzylhydrolasemineralocorticoiddiphosphate

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How many syllables are in "lactams"?▾

"Lactams" has 2 syllables: lact · ams.

What does "lactams" mean?▾

Lactams: Any of a class of cyclic amides that are the nitrogen analogs of lactones, formed by heating amino acids; the tautomeric enol forms are known as lactims.

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