How to pronounce chameleon
Say it like kuh-MEE-lee-un. Chameleon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- kuh
- MEE
- lee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chameleon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chameleon
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: kuh-MEE-leern.
What does chameleon mean?
- A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue.
- A person with inconstant behavior; one able to quickly adjust to new circumstances.
- A hypothetical scalar particle with a non-linear self-interaction, giving it an effective mass that depends on its environment: the presence of other fields.
- That changes or modifies its color.“The wall was covered with a chameleon paint.”
Words that rhyme with chameleon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chameleon.
Questions about saying chameleon
How do you pronounce chameleon?
Say kuh-MEE-lee-un. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmiliən/. In British English it is /kəˈmiːlɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chameleon?
Chameleon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: kuh · MEE · lee · un.
Is chameleon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /kəˈmiːlɪən/ (kuh-MEE-leern).