How to pronounce clamor
Say it like KLAM-er. Clamor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce clamor. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KLAM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clamor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clamor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAM-uh.
What does clamor mean?
- To cry out or demand.“Anyone who tastes our food seems to clamor for more.”
- To demand by outcry.
- To become noisy insistently.“After a confused murmur the audience soon clamored”
- A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.
- Any loud and continued noise.
- A continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction or discontent; a popular outcry.
Where does clamor come from?
The verb sense "to silence" may have a distinct (unknown) etymology.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with clamor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clamor.
Words that sound like clamor
Questions about saying clamor
How do you pronounce clamor?
Say KLAM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clamor?
Clamor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM). Broken into parts: KLAM · er.
Is clamor 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 /ˈklæmə/ (KLAM-uh).
What words sound the same as clamor?
Clamor sounds the same as clamour in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.