How to pronounce camcorders
Say it like KAM-kor-derz. Camcorders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkæmˌkɔrdɚz/KAM-kor-derz
UK British/ˈkæmˌkɔːdəz/KAM-kaw-duz
- KAM
- kor
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camcorders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of camcorders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAM-kaw-duz.
What does camcorders mean?
noun
- plural of camcorder How to pronounce camcorder
- third-person singular simple present indicative of camcorder How to pronounce camcorder
Questions about saying camcorders
How do you pronounce camcorders?
Say KAM-kor-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmˌkɔrdɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkæmˌkɔːdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camcorders?
Camcorders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · kor · derz.
Is camcorders 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 /ˈkæmˌkɔːdəz/ (KAM-kaw-duz).