How to pronounce Cambodian
Say it like kam-BOH-dee-un. Cambodian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- kam
- BOH
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cambodian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cambodian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kam-BOH-dee-un.
What does Cambodian mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Cambodia
- of or relating to or characteristic of Cambodia or its people or language
Words that rhyme with Cambodian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Cambodian.
Questions about saying Cambodian
How do you pronounce Cambodian?
Say kam-BOH-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæmˈboʊdiən/. In British English it is /ˌkæmˈbəʊdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cambodian?
Cambodian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: kam · BOH · dee · un.
Is Cambodian 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 /ˌkæmˈbəʊdiən/ (kam-BOH-dee-un).