How to pronounce camber
Say it like KAM-ber. Camber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camber 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of camber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAM-buh.
What does camber mean?
- A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.
- The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.
- An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch.
- To curve upwards in the middle.
- To adjust the camber of the wheels of a vehicle.“Because he cambered the tires too much, he had less control on the turns.”
Where does camber come from?
From Old French cambre (“bent”), from Latin camurum, from camur (“arched”).
Words that rhyme with camber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of camber.
Questions about saying camber
How do you pronounce camber?
Say KAM-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkæmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camber?
Camber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · ber.
Is camber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkæmbə/ (KAM-buh).