How to Pronounce Caiman

To pronounce "caiman", say CAIM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkeɪ.mən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkeɪ.mən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “caiman”

"caiman" has 2 syllables: caim-an. It rhymes with daemon and daimon, if that helps it stick.

What does caiman mean?

noun

  1. Any of the relatively small crocodilians of genus Caiman, within family Alligatoridae.
  2. A semi-aquatic lizard, of the genus Dracaena, found in South America. To differentiate from caimans, they are referred to as caiman lizards.

Words that rhyme with caiman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

daemondaimonshamanflamenforamendamanstamencaymanyamendraymanlaymencaman

Related words

caymanspectacledlevycaimaninecamanalligatoralligatoridalligatoroid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "caiman"?▾

"Caiman" has 2 syllables: caim · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "caiman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "caiman" is /ˈkeɪ.mən/.

What does "caiman" mean?▾

Caiman: Any of the relatively small crocodilians of genus Caiman, within family Alligatoridae.

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