About "lamina"
How to Split "lamina" into Syllables
The word lamina is divided into 3 syllables: la·mi·na. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- la — 1st syllable
- mi — 2nd syllable
- na — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of lamina:
- IPA: /ˈlæm.ɪ.nə/
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📖 Definitions
- lamina (plural laminae or (archaic) laminæ or laminas)
- A thin layer, plate, or scale of material.
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin lāmina (“a thin piece of metal, wood, marble; a plate, leaf, layer”). Doublet of lame. Ultimately from Latin lamina, possibly from Proto-Indo-European *stelh₃- (“broad, to broaden”). Possibly through Portuguese lâmina or Spanish lámina (“sheet”). From Latin lāmina (“thin sheet of material”). Doublet of lama, a borrowing from French. See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. Uncertain; possibly from Proto-Indo-European *stelh₃- (“broad, to ...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare lamina with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| lamina | 3 | la·mi·na |
| limy | 2 | li-my |
| Lin | 1 | lin |
| lawn | 1 | lawn |
| Lina | 2 | li-na |
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