How to pronounce calamity
Say it like kuh-LAM-uh-tee. Calamity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAM).
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- kuh
- LAM
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calamity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of calamity
- 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-tee.
What does calamity mean?
- An event resulting in great loss.
- The distress that results from some disaster.
Where does calamity come from?
From Middle French calamité, from Latin calamitās (“loss, damage; disaster”).
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Questions about saying calamity
How do you pronounce calamity?
Say kuh-LAM-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlæməti/. In British English it is /kəˈlæməti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calamity?
Calamity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAM). Broken into parts: kuh · LAM · uh · tee.
Is calamity 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 /kəˈlæməti/ (kuh-LAM-uh-tee).