How to pronounce camisole
Say it like KAM-ih-sohl. Camisole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- ih
- sohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camisole 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of camisole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAM-ih-sohl.
What does camisole mean?
- A short, sleeveless undergarment worn by women underneath a blouse, or as a form of short négligée.
- A straitjacket.
- To straitjacket.
Where does camisole come from?
From French camisole, from Old Occitan camisola, diminutive of camisa (“shirt”).
Questions about saying camisole
How do you pronounce camisole?
Say KAM-ih-sohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmɪsoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈkæmɪsəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camisole?
Camisole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · ih · sohl.
Is camisole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkæmɪsəʊl/ (KAM-ih-sohl).