How to pronounce kalamata
Say it like kal-uh-MAH-tuh. Kalamata has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌkæləˈmɑtə/kal-uh-MAH-tuh
UK British/ˌkæləˈmɑːtə/kal-uh-MAH-tuh
- kal
- uh
- MAH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kalamata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kalamata
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kal-uh-MAH-tuh.
What does kalamata mean?
noun
- kalamata olive
Words that rhyme with kalamata
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kalamata.
Questions about saying kalamata
How do you pronounce kalamata?
Say kal-uh-MAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæləˈmɑtə/. In British English it is /ˌkæləˈmɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kalamata?
Kalamata has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAH). Broken into parts: kal · uh · MAH · tuh.
Is kalamata pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˌkæləˈmɑːtə/ (kal-uh-MAH-tuh).