How to pronounce cambist
Say it like KAM-bist. Cambist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- bist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cambist 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.
- bistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cambist
American and British speakers say cambist in essentially the same way: /ˈkæmbɪst/ in the US and /ˈkæmbɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAM-bist.
What does cambist mean?
- A banker; a money changer or broker; one who deals in bills of exchange, or who is skilled in the science of exchange.
Where does cambist come from?
From French cambiste, Italian cambista, from Latin cambire (“to exchange”).
Questions about saying cambist
How do you pronounce cambist?
Say KAM-bist. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmbɪst/. In British English it is /ˈkæmbɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cambist?
Cambist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · bist.
Do Americans and Brits say cambist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæmbɪst/ and the British form is /ˈkæmbɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.