How to pronounce calamondin
Say it like kal-uh-MON-din. Calamondin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MON).
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- kal
- uh
- MON
- din
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calamondin 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.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calamondin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kal-uh-MON-din.
What does calamondin mean?
- A small decorative evergreen citrus tree, of the hybrid Citrus × microcarpa (syn. ×Citrofortunella mitis), sometimes cultivated for its fruit.
- The fruit of this tree.
Where does calamondin come from?
Borrowed from Kapampangan kalamunding.
Questions about saying calamondin
How do you pronounce calamondin?
Say kal-uh-MON-din. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæləˈmɑndɪn/. In British English it is /ˌkæləˈmɒndɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calamondin?
Calamondin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MON). Broken into parts: kal · uh · MON · din.
Is calamondin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkæləˈmɒndɪn/ (kal-uh-MON-din).