How to pronounce camaraderie
Say it like kah-muh-RAH-duh-ree. Camaraderie has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH).
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- kah
- muh
- RAH
- duh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camaraderie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of camaraderie
American and British speakers say camaraderie in essentially the same way: /ˌkɑməˈrɑdəri/ in the US and /ˌkæməˈrɑːdəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: kam-uh-RAH-duh-ree.
What does camaraderie mean?
- A close friendship in a group of friends or teammates.
- A spirit of familiarity and closeness, especially when expressed somewhat boisterously.
Where does camaraderie come from?
Recent American pronunciations such as /ˌkɑməˈɹɑdəɹi/ and /ˌkɑmˈɹɑdəɹi/ are influenced by the cognate comrade.
Questions about saying camaraderie
How do you pronounce camaraderie?
Say kah-muh-RAH-duh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑməˈrɑdəri/. In British English it is /ˌkæməˈrɑːdəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camaraderie?
Camaraderie has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH). Broken into parts: kah · muh · RAH · duh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say camaraderie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɑməˈrɑdəri/ and the British form is /ˌkæməˈrɑːdəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.