How to Pronounce "calamities"
word
kəˈɫæmətiz
kuh-LAM-uh-teez
kɐlˈæmɪtiz
kuh-LAM-i-teez
Definition
Severe events that cause great harm, loss, or suffering, such as natural disasters or serious accidents.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈɫæmətiz
British English
kɐlˈæmɪtiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-LAM-uh-teez
UK
kuh-LAM-i-teez
Listen in Context
Many calamities struck the region last year.
Earthquakes and floods are examples of natural calamities.
The government prepared emergency plans for possible calamities.
After several calamities, the community came together to rebuild.