How many phonemes in the word calendar?

Let's break down the word "calendar" to count the phonemes:

* c - /k/

* a - /æ/

* l - /l/

* e - /ɛ/

* n - /n/

* d - /d/

* a - /ə/ (the schwa sound)

* r - /r/

There are 8 phonemes in the word "calendar".