How to Pronounce Calamari

To pronounce "calamari", say CAL-am-ar-i — 4 syllables, IPA /kæləˈmɑːɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/kæləˈmɑːɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “calamari”

"calamari" has 4 syllables: cal-am-ar-i. It rhymes with sorry and chary, if that helps it stick.

What does calamari mean?

noun

  1. Squid as food, especially cooked in the form of calamari rings
  2. Squid, the mollusk, in general

Words that rhyme with calamari

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sorrycharyfrorysafaristarryjarryknarrycentauriimarilaarimarigharry

Related words

calamarysquidcalamarkalamarakiacalamariidsotongcalmar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calamari"?▾

"Calamari" has 4 syllables: cal · am · ar · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "calamari"?▾

The IPA transcription of "calamari" is /kæləˈmɑːɹi/.

What does "calamari" mean?▾

Calamari: Squid as food, especially cooked in the form of calamari rings

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