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Cómo se dice y pronuncia «caramelo» en English — Caramel/3-syl/
/ˈkær.ə.mɛl/
Del francés *caramel*, vía portugués del latín medieval *cannamella* (caña de azúcar).
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·CAR·
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Common mistakes 1 variants
CAR
- a - mel
ˈkær.ə.mɛl — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Caramel?
Caramel is pronounced /ˈkær.ə.mɛl/ — "CAR-a-mel" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Caramel?
Caramel has 3 syllables: CAR-a-mel. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Caramel?
The first syllable — "CAR" — carries primary stress: /ˈkær.ə.mɛl/.
Where does the word Caramel come from?
Caramel is a French loanword — From French *caramel*, via Portuguese from Medieval Latin *cannamella* (sugar cane)..
Is Caramel pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Caramel varies by dialect: AU /ˈkær.ə.məl/, UK /ˈkær.ə.məl/, US /ˈkær.ə.mɛl/.
How can I practice pronouncing Caramel?
Break the word into 3 syllables and exaggerate each: CAR—A—MEL. Stress the first syllable loudly.