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Hey there! Have you ever wondered how to pronounce ‘chameleon’ in British English? Well, you’re in luck! In this blog post, I’m gonna break it down for ya. So let’s get started - here’s the scoop on how to say chameleon like a Brit!
How Do British Pronounce Chameleon? [Solved]
Wow, that’s a tricky one! You gotta stress the second syllable of “chameleon” - it’s not “chameleon,” but rather “me-li-an chameleon.” Got it?
Vowel Sounds: The British pronunciation of chameleon is “kam-lee-un,” with the emphasis on the first syllable. The vowel sounds are pronounced as “a” in “cat,” “e” in “bed,” and “o” in “go.”
Consonant Sounds: The consonant sounds are pronounced as a hard “k” sound for the first letter, followed by a soft “m” sound for the second letter, and then a hard “l” sound for the third letter.
Stress: The stress should be placed on the first syllable of chameleon when pronouncing it in British English.
Accent: When speaking with a British accent, it is important to remember to pronounce each syllable clearly and accurately to ensure that you are correctly pronouncing chameleon.
Well, Brits pronounce chameleon differently than Americans. They say it more like “kuh-MEE-lee-un,” with the emphasis on the second syllable. It’s kinda funny, but that’s just how they roll!
