How to pronounce chamotte
Say it like shuh-MAHT. Chamotte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAHT).
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- shuh
- MAHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chamotte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of chamotte
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: shuh-MOT.
What does chamotte mean?
- A ceramic raw material with a high percentage of silica and alumina.
Where does chamotte come from?
From French chamotte, from German Schamotte, of uncertain origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with chamotte
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Questions about saying chamotte
How do you pronounce chamotte?
Say shuh-MAHT. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈmɑt/. In British English it is /ʃəˈmɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chamotte?
Chamotte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAHT). Broken into parts: shuh · MAHT.
Is chamotte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʃəˈmɒt/ (shuh-MOT).