How to Pronounce “Kamala Harris”
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- American (US)
- /ˈkɑːmələ ˈhærɪs/
- British (UK)
- /ˈkæmələ ˈhærɪs/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Kamala Harris” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɑːmələ ˈhærɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈkɑːmələ ˈhærɪs/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce "Kamala Harris" in American vs British English?
American English: /ˈkɑːmələ ˈhærɪs/. British English: /ˈkæmələ ˈhærɪs/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "Kamala Harris"?
/ˈkɑːmələ ˈhærɪs/ in American English, /ˈkæmələ ˈhærɪs/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Kamala Harris"?
“Kamala Harris” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɑːmələ ˈhærɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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