How to Pronounce "calamity"
word
/kəˈɫæməti/
kuh-LA-mi-dee
/kɐlˈæmɪti/
kuh-LA-mi-tee
Definition
A sudden and serious event causing great harm, damage, or suffering; a disaster.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəˈɫæməti/
British English
/kɐlˈæmɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-LA-mi-dee
UK
kuh-LA-mi-tee
Listen in Context
The earthquake was a terrible calamity for the city.
Losing their home in the flood was a calamity for the family.
Many people suffered after the calamity struck.
It was pure calamity when the power went out during the surgery.