How to pronounce camo
Say it like KAM-oh. Camo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camo 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of camo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAM-oh.
What does camo mean?
- A pattern on clothing consisting of irregularly shaped patches that are either greenish/brownish, brownish/whitish, or bluish/whitish, as used by ground combat forces.
- Clothes made from camouflage fabric, for concealment in combat or hunting.
- To camouflage.
- To put on camouflage clothing.
Where does camo come from?
From camouflage, by shortening.
Words that rhyme with camo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of camo.
Questions about saying camo
How do you pronounce camo?
Say KAM-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkæməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camo?
Camo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · oh.
Is camo 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 /ˈkæməʊ/ (KAM-oh).