How to pronounce calamanco
Say it like kal-uh-MANG-koh. Calamanco has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MANG).
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- kal
- uh
- MANG
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calamanco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of calamanco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kal-uh-MANG-koh.
What does calamanco mean?
- A glossy woolen fabric with striped or checkered designs.
Where does calamanco come from?
From Spanish calamaco, from Late Latin calamaucus (“skullcap”).
Questions about saying calamanco
How do you pronounce calamanco?
Say kal-uh-MANG-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæləˈmæŋkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌkæləˈmæŋkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calamanco?
Calamanco has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MANG). Broken into parts: kal · uh · MANG · koh.
Is calamanco pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkæləˈmæŋkəʊ/ (kal-uh-MANG-koh).