To pronounce "calamitous", say CAL-am-it-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CAL-am-it-ous
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"calamitous" has 4 syllables: cal-am-it-ous. It rhymes with amotus, if that helps it stick.
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"Calamitous" has 4 syllables: cal · am · it · ous.
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