How to pronounce clamour
Say it like KLAM-er. Clamour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM).
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- KLAM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clamour 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 clamour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAM-uh.
What does clamour mean?
- UK and Canada standard spelling of clamor.
- UK and Canada standard spelling of clamor.
Where does clamour come from?
From Latin clāmor (“a shout, cry”), from clāmō (“cry out, complain”).
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Words that rhyme with clamour
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Words that sound like clamour
Questions about saying clamour
How do you pronounce clamour?
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 clamour?
Clamour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM). Broken into parts: KLAM · er.
Is clamour 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 clamour?
Clamour sounds the same as clamor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.