How to pronounce cameraman
Say it like KAM-uh-ruh-mun. Cameraman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- uh
- ruh
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cameraman 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cameraman
American and British speakers say cameraman in essentially the same way: /ˈkæmərəmən/ in the US and /ˈkæmərəmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAM-uh-ruh-mun.
What does cameraman mean?
- Somebody who operates a movie camera or television camera.
Where does cameraman come from?
From camera + -man.
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Questions about saying cameraman
How do you pronounce cameraman?
Say KAM-uh-ruh-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmərəmən/. In British English it is /ˈkæmərəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cameraman?
Cameraman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · uh · ruh · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say cameraman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæmərəmən/ and the British form is /ˈkæmərəmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.