How do you pronounce "chameleon"?

In American English: /kəˈmiːliːən/ (kuh-MEEL-ee-uhn). In British English: /kəmˈiːlɪən/ (kuhm-EEL-i-uhn). In Canadian English: /kəˈmiːliːən/ (kuh-MEEL-ee-uhn). In Australian English: /kəmˈiːliən/ (kuhm-EEL-ee-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈmiːliːən/ (kuh-MEEL-ee-uhn), while in British English it's /kəmˈiːlɪən/ (kuhm-EEL-i-uhn).

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chameleon

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/kəˈmiːliːən/

kuh-MEEL-ee-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kəch·miːlam·iːel·əneon

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