How to pronounce camouflage
Say it like KAM-uh-flahzh. Camouflage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- uh
- flahzh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camouflage 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.
- flahzhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of camouflage
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAM-uh-flahzh.
What does camouflage mean?
- To hide or disguise something by covering it up or changing its appearance.
- A disguise or covering up.
- The act of disguising.
- The use of natural or artificial material on personnel, objects, or tactical positions with the aim of confusing, misleading, or evading the enemy.
Where does camouflage come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French camouflage, from camoufler (“to veil, disguise”), alteration (due to camouflet (“smoke blown in one's face”)) of Italian camuffare (“to muffle the head”), from ca- (from Italian capo (“head”)) + muffare (“to
Questions about saying camouflage
How do you pronounce camouflage?
Say KAM-uh-flahzh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæməˌflɑʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camouflage?
Camouflage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · uh · flahzh.
Is camouflage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/ (KAM-uh-flahzh).