How to pronounce calumet
Say it like kal-yuh-MET. Calumet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET).
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- kal
- yuh
- MET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calumet 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of calumet
American and British speakers say calumet in essentially the same way: /ˌkæljʊˈmɛt/ in the US and /ˌkæljʊˈmɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-yuh-MET.
What does calumet mean?
- A clay tobacco pipe used by Native Americans, especially as a symbol of truce or peace.
Words that rhyme with calumet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calumet.
Questions about saying calumet
How do you pronounce calumet?
Say kal-yuh-MET. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæljʊˈmɛt/. In British English it is /ˌkæljʊˈmɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calumet?
Calumet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET). Broken into parts: kal · yuh · MET.
Do Americans and Brits say calumet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæljʊˈmɛt/ and the British form is /ˌkæljʊˈmɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.