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
26,581st
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What does "chameleon" mean?
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 26,581st most common word in English.
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