How to Pronounce "amalgam"
word
əˈmæɫɡəm
uh-MAL-guhm
ɐmˈælɡæm
uh-MAL-gam
Definition
A mixture or blend of different things, often used for ideas, cultures, or substances. Also refers specifically to a mixture containing mercury, especially in dentistry.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈmæɫɡəm
British English
ɐmˈælɡæm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-MAL-guhm
UK
uh-MAL-gam
Listen in Context
The festival was an amalgam of music, food, and dance.
An amalgam can be used to fill cavities in teeth.
The painting combines an amalgam of styles.
Her accent is an interesting amalgam of British and American English.