How to pronounce cardamom
Say it like KAR-duh-mum. Cardamom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- duh
- mum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardamom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cardamom
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-duh-mum.
What does cardamom mean?
- An herb, native to India (Elettaria cardamomum).
- Seed of Elettaria cardamomum, used as a medicine and spice, especially in curry powder.
- Synonym of grains of paradise, seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, of East Africa.
Questions about saying cardamom
How do you pronounce cardamom?
Say KAR-duh-mum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdəməm/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdəməm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardamom?
Cardamom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · duh · mum.
Is cardamom 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 /ˈkɑːdəməm/ (KAH-duh-mum).