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How to pronounce calm
/kɑːm/ British English
KAHM
1 beat (syllable).
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
KALM
✓ Say
KAHM
My tip
The l is silent: KAHM. Same in palm and half.
In a sentence
The sea looks beautifully calm this afternoon.
Now you say it
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- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: KAHM.
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Questions
How do you pronounce calm?
In British English, calm is pronounced /kɑːm/. Say it like this: KAHM. The l is silent: KAHM. Same in palm and half.
How many syllables are in calm?
When you say it, calm has 1 syllable: KAHM.
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