How to pronounce calamander
Say it like KAL-uh-man-der. Calamander has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- uh
- man
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calamander pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of calamander
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAL-uh-man-duh.
What does calamander mean?
- A wood from India and Sri Lanka, of a hazel-brown color, with black stripes, very hard in texture. It is a kind of ebony obtained from species of Diospyros, especially Diospyros quaesita, used to make furniture.
Words that rhyme with calamander
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Questions about saying calamander
How do you pronounce calamander?
Say KAL-uh-man-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæləˌmændɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkæləˌmændə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calamander?
Calamander has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · uh · man · der.
Is calamander pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkæləˌmændə/ (KAL-uh-man-duh).