How to pronounce amalgams
Say it like uh-MAL-gumz. Amalgams has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL).
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- uh
- MAL
- gumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amalgams 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.
- gumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amalgams
American and British speakers say amalgams in essentially the same way: /əˈmælɡəmz/ in the US and /əˈmælɡəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MAL-gumz.
What does amalgams mean?
- plural of amalgam How to pronounce amalgam
Questions about saying amalgams
How do you pronounce amalgams?
Say uh-MAL-gumz. The American pronunciation is /əˈmælɡəmz/. In British English it is /əˈmælɡəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amalgams?
Amalgams has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL). Broken into parts: uh · MAL · gumz.
Do Americans and Brits say amalgams the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmælɡəmz/ and the British form is /əˈmælɡəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.