How to Pronounce "laminates"
word
ˈɫæmənəts
LAM-uh-nuts
lˈæmɪnˌeɪts
LAM-in-ayts
Definition
'Laminates' can mean thin layers of material bonded together (usually for floors, tables, etc.), or it is the third-person present form of the verb 'to laminate,' which means to cover or combine things in thin protective layers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæmənəts
British English
lˈæmɪnˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAM-uh-nuts
UK
LAM-in-ayts
Listen in Context
She installs laminates in the new kitchen.
The factory laminates sheets of wood for tables.
Laminates are easy to clean and maintain.
My office desk has high-quality laminates that last for years.