How to pronounce camcorder
Say it like KAM-kor-der. Camcorder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- kor
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camcorder 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.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of camcorder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAM-kaw-duh.
What does camcorder mean?
- A camera recorder: a portable electronic device for recording images and audio on to a storage device, hence functioning as a camera and a recorder in a single unit.
- To record using a camcorder.
Where does camcorder come from?
Blend of camera + recorder.
Questions about saying camcorder
How do you pronounce camcorder?
Say KAM-kor-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmˌkɔrdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkæmˌkɔːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camcorder?
Camcorder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · kor · der.
Is camcorder 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 /ˈkæmˌkɔːdə/ (KAM-kaw-duh).