How to pronounce Camelot
Say it like KAM-uh-lot. Camelot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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US American/ˈkæməˌlɑt/KAM-uh-lot
UK British/ˈkæməˌlɒt/KAM-uh-lot
- KAM
- uh
- lot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camelot 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.
- lotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Camelot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KAM-uh-lot.
What does Camelot mean?
noun
- (Arthurian legend) the capital of King Arthur's kingdom; according to the legend, truth and goodness and beauty reigned there
Questions about saying Camelot
How do you pronounce Camelot?
Say KAM-uh-lot. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæməˌlɑt/. In British English it is /ˈkæməˌlɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Camelot?
Camelot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · uh · lot.
Is Camelot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkæməˌlɒt/ (KAM-uh-lot).