How to Pronounce Chalumeau

To pronounce "chalumeau", say CHAL-um-eau — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌʃælʊˈməʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌʃælʊˈməʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chalumeau”

"chalumeau" has 3 syllables: chal-um-eau.

What does chalumeau mean?

noun

  1. A woodwind instrument which was the predecessor of the clarinet.
  2. The lowest range of the clarinet, reaching up to written B♭ (B flat) above middle C.

Related words

woodkrummhornclavicylindercornamuseshawmviellecombolinwoodwind

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chalumeau"?▾

"Chalumeau" has 3 syllables: chal · um · eau.

What is the IPA transcription of "chalumeau"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chalumeau" is /ˌʃælʊˈməʊ/.

What does "chalumeau" mean?▾

Chalumeau: A woodwind instrument which was the predecessor of the clarinet.

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