How to pronounce Kalamazoo
Say it like kal-uh-muh-ZOO. Kalamazoo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZOO).
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- kal
- uh
- muh
- ZOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kalamazoo 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Kalamazoo
American and British speakers say Kalamazoo in essentially the same way: /ˌkæləməˈzu/ in the US and /ˌkæləməˈzuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-uh-muh-ZOO.
What does Kalamazoo mean?
- a town in southwest Michigan
Words that rhyme with Kalamazoo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Kalamazoo.
Questions about saying Kalamazoo
How do you pronounce Kalamazoo?
Say kal-uh-muh-ZOO. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæləməˈzu/. In British English it is /ˌkæləməˈzuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZOO). Broken into parts: kal · uh · muh · ZOO.
Do Americans and Brits say Kalamazoo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæləməˈzu/ and the British form is /ˌkæləməˈzuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.