Pronunciation: [lɐmˈɛnt] (IPA) 
The word "lament" has the phonetic transcription /ləˈmɛnt/. The first syllable is pronounced as "luh" with a schwa sound, followed by "ment" which rhymes with "sent". The spelling of the word can be tricky as it contains an "a" but is not pronounced with the long "a" sound. Instead, it is pronounced as if it were spelled "uh". "Lament" is a verb that means to express sadness or grief through one's words or actions.
Lament is a verb that refers to expressing grief, sorrow, or regret for something or someone lost or gone. It involves expressing sadness or mourning a loss or unfortunate event. Lament can also be employed as a noun to describe a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
When used as a verb, to lament means to audibly or emotionally express one's sorrow or regret, often accompanied by tears, wailing, or other signs of mourning. This act of lamentation may be prompted by the death of a loved one, a tragic event, a personal failure, or deep disappointment. Lamenting allows individuals to release their emotions and come to terms with their grief, as well as seek solace or comfort amidst their sorrow.
As a noun, a lament is a formal or poetic expression of sorrow or mourning. It may be a written or spoken lamentation that conveys deep sadness, longing, or a sense of loss. Laments can be found in literature, religious texts, and various cultural and musical traditions. They often convey profound emotions and convey a sense of melancholy and mourning.
Overall, lamenting serves as a necessary outlet for individuals to express their grief or sorrow and find solace or comfort in times of loss or unfortunate circumstances.
To mourn; to grieve; to weep or wail; to bewail; to mourn for.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "lament" has its etymological roots in the Latin word "lamentum", which itself is derived from the verb "lamentari", meaning "to mourn" or "to wail". From Latin, it entered Old French as "lament" before being adopted into Middle English as "lamenten" or "lamaunten". The word ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *mel- or *ml̥h₁-, which meant "to grind" or "to crush", and later developed into meanings related to "softness", "tenderness", and "pain". This linguistic evolution reflects the notion of expressing grief or sorrow through wailing or passionate expression.
