How to pronounce Cambodia
Say it like kam-BOH-dee-uh. Cambodia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- kam
- BOH
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cambodia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cambodia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kam-BOH-dee-uh.
What does Cambodia mean?
- A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Kingdom of Cambodia. Capital: Phnom Penh.
Where does Cambodia come from?
Borrowed from French Cambodge and Portuguese Camboja.
Questions about saying Cambodia
How do you pronounce Cambodia?
Say kam-BOH-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæmˈboʊdiə/. In British English it is /ˌkæmˈbəʊdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cambodia?
Cambodia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: kam · BOH · dee · uh.
Is Cambodia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkæmˈbəʊdiə/ (kam-BOH-dee-uh).