How to pronounce camion
Say it like KAM-ee-un. Camion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camion 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of camion
American and British speakers say camion in essentially the same way: /ˈkæmiən/ in the US and /ˈkæmiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAM-ee-un.
What does camion mean?
- A truck or wagon, especially one used to transport ordnance.
Where does camion come from?
Borrowed from French camion.
Questions about saying camion
How do you pronounce camion?
Say KAM-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmiən/. In British English it is /ˈkæmiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camion?
Camion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say camion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæmiən/ and the British form is /ˈkæmiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.