How to Pronounce Cardamom

To pronounce "cardamom", say CARD-am-om — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑː.də.məm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɑː.də.məm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cardamom”

"cardamom" has 3 syllables: card-am-om. It rhymes with cardamum, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cardamum — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cardamom mean?

noun

  1. The Elettaria cardamomum, an Indian herb.
  2. The seed of E. cardamomum, used as a medicine and spice, especially in curry powder.

noun

  1. The seeds or seed capsules of the Aframomum melegueta, used as a medicine and spice, especially as a substitute for black pepper and in flavoring alcoholic beverages.
  2. The Aframomum melegueta itself, a herbaceous perennial plant native to the swamps of the West African coast.

Synonyms

elaichiqueen of spicesGuinea pepperalligator peppercardamomguinea grainsmalaguetamalagueta peppermelegueta

Words that rhyme with cardamom

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cardamum

Related words

cardamoncardamumelettariaelaichiamomum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cardamom"?▾

"Cardamom" has 3 syllables: card · am · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "cardamom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cardamom" is /ˈkɑː.də.məm/.

What does "cardamom" mean?▾

Cardamom: The Elettaria cardamomum, an Indian herb.

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