How to pronounce calmar
Say it like KAL-mar. Calmar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkælmɑr/KAL-mar
UK British/ˈkælmɑː/KAL-mah
- KAL
- mar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calmar 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.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of calmar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAL-mah.
What does calmar mean?
noun
- A squid (the mollusk).
Questions about saying calmar
How do you pronounce calmar?
Say KAL-mar. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælmɑr/. In British English it is /ˈkælmɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calmar?
Calmar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · mar.
Is calmar 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 /ˈkælmɑː/ (KAL-mah).