How to pronounce chalumeau
Say it like shal-uu-MOH. Chalumeau has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- shal
- uu
- MOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chalumeau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chalumeau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: shal-uu-MOH.
What does chalumeau mean?
- A woodwind instrument which was the predecessor of the clarinet.
- The lowest range of the clarinet, reaching up to written B♭ (B flat) above middle C.
Words that rhyme with chalumeau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chalumeau.
Questions about saying chalumeau
How do you pronounce chalumeau?
Say shal-uu-MOH. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃælʊˈmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌʃælʊˈməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chalumeau?
Chalumeau has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: shal · uu · MOH.
Is chalumeau pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌʃælʊˈməʊ/ (shal-uu-MOH).