American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'chameleon' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "chameleon" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "chameleon"

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Simple pronunciation
kuh-mee-lee-n
IPA transcription
/kʰəˈmi.li.n̩/
Word frequency
22,651st

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What does "chameleon" mean?

  1. a kind of lizard that changes skin color to look like the colors around it

Examples of "chameleon" in a sentence

  • The chameleon changed its color to blend in.
  • Her mood seemed to shift like a chameleon.
  • He has a chameleon-like ability to adapt to new situations.

How common is "chameleon"?

Chameleon is the 22,651st most common word in English.

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