How do you pronounce "caramel"?

In American English: /ˈkɛrəˌmɛl/ (KEHR-uh-mel). In British English: /ˈkærəmɛl/ (KA-ruh-mel). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛrəˌmɛl/ (KEHR-uh-mel). In Australian English: /ˈkærəmɛl/ (KA-ruh-mel).

Is "caramel" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛrəˌmɛl/ (KEHR-uh-mel), while in British English it's /ˈkærəmɛl/ (KA-ruh-mel).

How to Pronounce "caramel"

caramel

noun

disputedFood & Cooking

/ˈkɛrəˌmɛl/

KEHR-uh-mel

Syllable Breakdown

kɛrcar·əa·mɛlmel

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“The dessert was topped with a rich caramel sauce.”

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