How to Pronounce Calumny

To pronounce "calumny", say CAL-umny — 2 syllables, IPA /kəˈlʌmni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/kəˈlʌmni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “calumny”

"calumny" has 2 syllables: cal-umny.

What does calumny mean?

noun

  1. A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
  2. Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.

    “Accusations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money.”

verb

  1. To make false accusations or levy false charges against a person with the intent to tarnish that person's reputation or standing; to calumniate.

Synonyms

calumniousnessdefamationobloquytraducementvilification

Related words

aspersiontraducementslanderdefamationobloquylibelslurwounding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calumny"?▾

"Calumny" has 2 syllables: cal · umny.

What is the IPA transcription of "calumny"?▾

The IPA transcription of "calumny" is /kəˈlʌmni/.

What does "calumny" mean?▾

Calumny: A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.

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