How to pronounce callaloo
Say it like kal-uh-LOO. Callaloo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- kal
- uh
- LOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Callaloo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of callaloo
American and British speakers say callaloo in essentially the same way: /kæləˈlu/ in the US and /kæləˈluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-uh-LOO.
What does callaloo mean?
- Any of various tropical plants grown in the Americas, especially of the genera Amaranthus and Xanthosoma, cultivated for their edible leaves.
- spicy soup or stew made from such leaves.
Where does callaloo come from?
From American Spanish calalú.
Words that rhyme with callaloo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of callaloo.
Questions about saying callaloo
How do you pronounce callaloo?
Say kal-uh-LOO. The American pronunciation is /kæləˈlu/. In British English it is /kæləˈluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in callaloo?
Callaloo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: kal · uh · LOO.
Do Americans and Brits say callaloo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kæləˈlu/ and the British form is /kæləˈluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.