How to pronounce amalgam
Say it like uh-MAL-gum. Amalgam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL).
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- uh
- MAL
- gum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amalgam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amalgam
American and British speakers say amalgam in essentially the same way: /əˈmælɡəm/ in the US and /əˈmælɡəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MAL-gum.
What does amalgam mean?
- An alloy containing mercury.
- A combination of different things.
- One of the ingredients in an alloy.
Questions about saying amalgam
How do you pronounce amalgam?
Say uh-MAL-gum. The American pronunciation is /əˈmælɡəm/. In British English it is /əˈmælɡəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amalgam?
Amalgam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL). Broken into parts: uh · MAL · gum.
Do Americans and Brits say amalgam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmælɡəm/ and the British form is /əˈmælɡəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.