How to pronounce cambre
Say it like KAM-ber. Cambre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cambre 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 cambre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAM-buh.
What does cambre mean?
- Alternative spelling of cambré.
Words that rhyme with cambre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cambre.
Words that sound like cambre
Questions about saying cambre
How do you pronounce cambre?
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 cambre?
Cambre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · ber.
Is cambre 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).
What words sound the same as cambre?
Cambre sounds the same as camber in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.