Correct Pronunciation of Chamomile
Correct Pronunciation of Chamomile
Miss, I was reading a bedtime story to my little cousin, and the word 'chamomile' popped up. I confidently said it, but my aunt burst out laughing, saying I got it wrong. Now, I'm questioning everything—can you settle this once and for all?
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You're not alone—"chamomile" is one of those words with multiple pronunciations, and both are correct!
Here are the two common ways to say it:
1️⃣ KAM-uh-my-l (/ˈkæ.mə.maɪl/) – Common in American English
2️⃣ KAM-uh-meel (/ˈkæ.mə.miːl/) – Common in British English
Breakdown:
- "Chamo" → Pronounced KAM-uh
- "mile" → Can be my-l (rhymes with "mile") or meel (rhymes with "feel")
So, if you said "KAM-uh-my-l", you were using the American pronunciation. If your aunt prefers "KAM-uh-meel," that’s fine too! You weren’t actually wrong—just using a different version. Hope this helps!
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