How to pronounce Camden
Say it like KAM-dun. Camden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
- KAM
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camden 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.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Camden
American and British speakers say Camden in essentially the same way: /ˈkæmdən/ in the US and /ˈkæmdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAM-dun.
What does Camden mean?
- Synonym of Camden Town, a town in north London.
- A London borough of Greater London, England; named for the town within it.
- A city, the county seat of Wilcox County, Alabama; named for the city in South Carolina.
Where does Camden come from?
From Old English campas (“enclosure”) + denu (“valley”).
Questions about saying Camden
How do you pronounce Camden?
Say KAM-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmdən/. In British English it is /ˈkæmdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Camden?
Camden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say Camden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæmdən/ and the British form is /ˈkæmdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.