How to Pronounce "carmel"

word

US

ˈkɑɹməɫ/, /kɑɹˈmɛɫ

KAR-mel

UK

ˈkɑːməl

KAH-muhl

Definition

'Carmel' is often a misspelling of 'caramel' (a sweet brown candy or syrup). It is also a proper noun, used as a place name or personal name, especially in English-speaking countries.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈkɑɹməɫ/, /kɑɹˈmɛɫ

British English

ˈkɑːməl

Simplified Pronunciation

US

KAR-mel

UK

KAH-muhl

Listen in Context

I love the taste of carmel in my coffee.

We visited Carmel last summer; it's a beautiful town.

Is carmel your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Some people accidentally write carmel when they mean 'caramel'.