How to pronounce kamala
Say it like KAH-muh-luh. Kamala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- muh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kamala pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kamala
American and British speakers say kamala in essentially the same way: /ˈkɑmələ/ in the US and /ˈkæmələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAM-uh-luh.
What does kamala mean?
- A small or medium-sized tree (Mallotus philippensis) in the spurge family, found in Asia and Australia.
- An orange or red powder obtained from the fruit capsules of this plant, used as dyestuff for coloring silk or wool, and employed as an anthelmintic.
Questions about saying kamala
How do you pronounce kamala?
Say KAH-muh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmələ/. In British English it is /ˈkæmələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kamala?
Kamala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · muh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say kamala the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɑmələ/ and the British form is /ˈkæmələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.