How to pronounce caiman
Say it like KAY-mun. Caiman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
- KAY
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caiman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caiman
American and British speakers say caiman in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪmən/ in the US and /ˈkeɪmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-mun.
What does caiman mean?
- Any of the relatively small crocodilians of the genus Caiman, within the family Alligatoridae.
- A crocodilian of the subfamily Caimaninae, which includes the very large black caiman.
- A semi-aquatic lizard, of the genus Dracaena, found in South America. To differentiate from crocodilian caimans, they are referred to as caiman lizards.
Where does caiman come from?
From Spanish caimán or Portuguese caimão, from Kari'na acayouman.
Words that rhyme with caiman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caiman.
Words that sound like caiman
Questions about saying caiman
How do you pronounce caiman?
Say KAY-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪmən/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caiman?
Caiman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say caiman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪmən/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as caiman?
Caiman sounds the same as cayman in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.