How to Pronounce Chameleon

To pronounce "chameleon", say CHAM-el-eon — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈmiːljən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/kəˈmiːljən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chameleon”

"chameleon" has 3 syllables: cham-el-eon. It rhymes with machiavellian and selion, if that helps it stick.

What does chameleon mean?

noun

  1. A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue.
  2. A person with inconstant behavior; one able to quickly adjust to new circumstances.

adjective

  1. Describing something that changes color.

    “The wall was covered with a chameleon paint.”

Words that rhyme with chameleon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

machiavellianselioncaelianstellionaristotelianchellean

Related words

chamaeleonanolespongeshape-shifterloofahtowelcameleonchamaeleonid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chameleon"?▾

"Chameleon" has 3 syllables: cham · el · eon.

What is the IPA transcription of "chameleon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chameleon" is /kəˈmiːljən/.

What does "chameleon" mean?▾

Chameleon: A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue.

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