How to pronounce camas
Say it like KAM-is. Camas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of camas
American and British speakers say camas in essentially the same way: /ˈkæmɪs/ in the US and /ˈkæmɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAM-is.
What does camas mean?
- Any of the North American flowering plants of the genus Camassia.
- plural of cama How to pronounce cama
Where does camas come from?
Perhaps from Chinook Jargon qamaš, qawaš (“camas”), from Nootka qawaš (“camas”), or perhaps from Nez Perce qém̓es (“camas”).
Questions about saying camas
How do you pronounce camas?
Say KAM-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkæmɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camas?
Camas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · is.
Do Americans and Brits say camas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæmɪs/ and the British form is /ˈkæmɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.