How to Pronounce "lament"
word
ɫəˈmɛnt
luh-MENT
lɐmˈɛnt
luh-MENT
Definition
To express sadness, grief, or regret, often with words or cries. It can also mean a song or poem of mourning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫəˈmɛnt
British English
lɐmˈɛnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
luh-MENT
UK
luh-MENT
Listen in Context
She lamented the passing of her friend.
People gathered to lament the loss of the old building.
The poem was a lament for lost love.
He would often lament how things used to be in his hometown.