How to pronounce Cameroon
Say it like KAM-uh-roon. Cameroon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- uh
- roon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cameroon 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.
- roonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Cameroon
American and British speakers say Cameroon in essentially the same way: /ˈkæməˌrun/ in the US and /ˈkæməˌruːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAM-uh-roon.
What does Cameroon mean?
- A country in Central Africa. Official name: Republic of Cameroon. Capital: Yaoundé. It also claims Ambazonia.
Where does Cameroon come from?
Borrowed from French Cameroun, from Portuguese Rio dos Camarões (“river of prawns”), a name given to the Wouri river estuary, in 1472 by the sailors of the Portuguese explorer Fernão do Pó (a.k.a.
Questions about saying Cameroon
How do you pronounce Cameroon?
Say KAM-uh-roon. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæməˌrun/. In British English it is /ˈkæməˌruːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cameroon?
Cameroon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · uh · roon.
Do Americans and Brits say Cameroon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæməˌrun/ and the British form is /ˈkæməˌruːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.