How to Pronounce "Caramel"
Easy
IPA
ˈkærəməl
Syllables:
car·a·mel
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What does "Caramel" mean?
nounA substance made by heating sugar until it melts and turns golden brown, used as a flavoring and topping.
Example:
"The dessert was topped with a rich caramel sauce that added a wonderful sweetness."
Origin of "Caramel"
From French caramel, from Spanish caramelo, possibly from Medieval Latin cannamellis meaning sugar cane.
How to Say "Caramel"
🗣️ Step by Step
The word 'caramel' has three syllables. Start with 'KAR' which sounds like the word 'car.' The second syllable 'a' sounds like 'uh,' and the last syllable 'mel' sounds like 'muhl.' You stress the first syllable: KAR-uh-muhl.
⚠️ Common Mistake
A common mistake is pronouncing it as 'car-uh-MEL' with an emphasis on the last syllable, which can be a result of misplacing the stress in the word.
💬 Example
The dessert was topped with a rich caramel sauce that added a wonderful sweetness.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Caramel?
Caramel is pronounced ˈkærəməl. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Caramel hard to pronounce?
Caramel is considered easy to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈkærəməl.