How to Pronounce Calamity

To pronounce "calamity", say CAL-am-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈlæmɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/kəˈlæmɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “calamity”

"calamity" has 3 syllables: cal-am-ity. It rhymes with amity and stamaty, if that helps it stick.

What does calamity mean?

noun

  1. An event resulting in great loss.
  2. The distress that results from some disaster.

Synonyms

nakba

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Words that rhyme with calamity

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amitystamaty

Related words

catastrophedisastercataclysmtragedydebacledevastationhavocscourge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calamity"?▾

"Calamity" has 3 syllables: cal · am · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "calamity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "calamity" is /kəˈlæmɪti/.

What does "calamity" mean?▾

Calamity: An event resulting in great loss.

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