How to pronounce karambit
Say it like ka-RAHM-bit. Karambit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAHM).
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US American/kæˈrɑmbɪt/ka-RAHM-bit
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- ka
- RAHM
- bit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Karambit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- RAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does karambit mean?
noun
- A small, curved Southeast Asian knife resembling a Sumatran tiger's claw.
Where does karambit come from?
Borrowed from Minangkabau kurambik, karambiak.
Questions about saying karambit
How do you pronounce karambit?
Say ka-RAHM-bit. The American pronunciation is /kæˈrɑmbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in karambit?
Karambit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAHM). Broken into parts: ka · RAHM · bit.