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How to pronounce chamomile

Learn how to pronounce chamomile in English with clear US and UK audio, simple phonetic spelling, IPA, syllables, stress, and pronunciation tips.

Quick practice

Build chamomile in three passes

Practice chamomile in three passes. First listen without speaking and notice the number of syllables. Then repeat with the simple spelling and IPA visible, keeping the main stress on KAM-uh-myle. Finally place the word in a short sentence and say the sentence twice: once slowly for accuracy and once at a natural pace for fluency.

1

Listen

Hear the rhythm.

2

Repeat

Copy the key sounds.

3

Use it

Say a real sentence.

1. Audio

Tap US Audio or UK Audio to listen first. Use Slow 0.55x for practice.

2. Simple phonetic spelling
KAM-uh-myle
3. IPA transcription
/ˈkæməmaɪl/
4. Syllables
chamomile
5. Stress
KAM-uh-myle
6. Native-language tips

kam-uh-myle

  • Do not read the final e as a separate vowel.
  • The first syllable is the strongest in this common English pronunciation.

What chamomile means

A small flowering plant commonly used for herbal tea.

How to say chamomile in American English

Use the simple guide "KAM-uh-myle" and compare it with US IPA /ˈkæməmaɪl/.

What makes this word difficult

The ch spelling is pronounced /k/ here, not /tʃ/. The final -mile is often pronounced like myle in broad learner spelling. Chamomile looks as if ch should sound like chair, but it starts with /k/.

Mouth and tongue position

Open the jaw for /æ/ in KAM, relax the middle vowel, then glide into /aɪ/ near the end.

Common pronunciation mistakes

  • Starting with a ch sound as in chair.
  • Stressing the middle syllable because of the spelling -mo-.

Natural example sentences

  • I drink chamomile tea before bed.
  • The cafe serves chamomile with honey and lemon.

Practice method

Make chamomile easier to say in conversation

Practice chamomile in three passes. First listen without speaking and notice the number of syllables. Then repeat with the simple spelling and IPA visible, keeping the main stress on KAM-uh-myle. Finally place the word in a short sentence and say the sentence twice: once slowly for accuracy and once at a natural pace for fluency.

The word chamomile is easier to remember when you connect it to a real sentence. Try it in a question, a short answer, and one sentence from your own daily life so the sound becomes part of active vocabulary.

A simple practice routine

  1. 1. Listen: play both accents and notice the stressed syllable.
  2. 2. Slow down: say each sound clearly, without adding new syllables.
  3. 3. Connect: use the word in one sentence at normal speaking speed.

Tips for language learners

spanish speakers

  • Do not pronounce ch as Spanish ch; use a clear /k/ at the beginning.

FAQ

What is the IPA for chamomile?

A common IPA transcription is /ˈkæməmaɪl/. PronounceText can show US and UK variants when they differ.

Where is the stress in chamomile?

The stress guide is KAM-uh-myle.