How to pronounce camomile
Say it like KAM-uh-myle. Camomile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- uh
- myle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camomile 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.
- myleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of camomile
American and British speakers say camomile in essentially the same way: /ˈkæməˌmaɪl/ in the US and /ˈkæməˌmaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAM-uh-myle.
What does camomile mean?
- Matricaria chamomilla, German chamomile or Hungarian chamomile, with fragrant flowers used for tea, and as an herbal remedy.
- Chamaemelum nobile (formerly Anthemis nobilis), English chamomile or Roman chamomile, a ground cover with fragrant foliage.
- Any of several other similar plants. (See below)
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Questions about saying camomile
How do you pronounce camomile?
Say KAM-uh-myle. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæməˌmaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkæməˌmaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camomile?
Camomile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · uh · myle.
Do Americans and Brits say camomile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæməˌmaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈkæməˌmaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as camomile?
Camomile sounds the same as chamomile in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.