How to pronounce came
Say it like KAYM. Came is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Came pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of came
American and British speakers say came in essentially the same way: /keɪm/ in the US and /keɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAYM.
What does came mean?
- simple past of come How to pronounce come
- simple past of cum
- Used to indicate that the following event, period, or change in state occurred in the past, after a time of waiting, enduring, or anticipation
- A grooved strip of metal, traditionally usually lead or brass and today sometimes stainless steel, used to hold panes of glass together in glazing.
Words that rhyme with came
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of came.
Questions about saying came
How do you pronounce came?
Say KAYM. The American pronunciation is /keɪm/. In British English it is /keɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in came?
Came is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say came the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /keɪm/ and the British form is /keɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.