How to pronounce calamities
Say it like kuh-LAM-uh-teez. Calamities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAM).
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- kuh
- LAM
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calamities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAMSay 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of calamities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-LAM-uh-teez.
What does calamities mean?
- plural of calamity How to pronounce calamity
Questions about saying calamities
How do you pronounce calamities?
Say kuh-LAM-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlæmətiz/. In British English it is /kəˈlæmətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calamities?
Calamities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAM). Broken into parts: kuh · LAM · uh · teez.
Is calamities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəˈlæmətiz/ (kuh-LAM-uh-teez).