How to Pronounce Lamenting

To pronounce "lamenting", say LAM-ent-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

LAM-ent-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “lamenting”

"lamenting" has 3 syllables: lam-ent-ing. It rhymes with unrelenting and dissenting, if that helps it stick.

What does lamenting mean?

verb

  1. To express grief; to weep or wail; to mourn.
  2. To feel great sorrow or regret; to bewail.

noun

  1. Lamentation.

Synonyms

bewail

Words that rhyme with lamenting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unrelentingdissentingtormentingdisorientingimplementingaugmentingventingrepentingpresentingrelentingcomplementingconsenting

Related words

wailfulsorrowfulwailingmourningbemoaningcomplainingweepingmoaning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lamenting"?▾

"Lamenting" has 3 syllables: lam · ent · ing.

What does "lamenting" mean?▾

Lamenting: To express grief; to weep or wail; to mourn.

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