How to pronounce camels
Say it like KAM-ulz. Camels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camels 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of camels
American and British speakers say camels in essentially the same way: /ˈkæməlz/ in the US and /ˈkæməlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAM-ulz.
What does camels mean?
- plural of camel How to pronounce camel
Questions about saying camels
How do you pronounce camels?
Say KAM-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæməlz/. In British English it is /ˈkæməlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camels?
Camels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say camels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæməlz/ and the British form is /ˈkæməlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.