How to Pronounce Lamentable

To pronounce "lamentable", say LAM-ent-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lamentable”

"lamentable" has 4 syllables: lam-ent-abl-e. It rhymes with presentable and augmentable, if that helps it stick.

What does lamentable mean?

adjective

  1. Causing sorrow, distress or regret; deplorable, pitiful or distressing.

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Words that rhyme with lamentable

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presentableaugmentablerentablepreventable

Related words

sadsorrowfulpitifuldistressingdeplorablebadsorrywoeful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lamentable"?▾

"Lamentable" has 4 syllables: lam · ent · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lamentable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lamentable" is /ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl/.

What does "lamentable" mean?▾

Lamentable: Causing sorrow, distress or regret; deplorable, pitiful or distressing.

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