How to pronounce camelid
Say it like KAM-uh-lid. Camelid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- uh
- lid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camelid 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of camelid
American and British speakers say camelid in essentially the same way: /ˈkæməlɪd/ in the US and /ˈkæməlɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAM-uh-lid.
What does camelid mean?
- Any of a family of mammals including the camel, llama, alpaca, guanaco, and vicuña.
Questions about saying camelid
How do you pronounce camelid?
Say KAM-uh-lid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæməlɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkæməlɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camelid?
Camelid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · uh · lid.
Do Americans and Brits say camelid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæməlɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkæməlɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.