How to pronounce Campbell
Say it like KAM-bul. Campbell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Campbell 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Campbell
American and British speakers say Campbell in essentially the same way: /ˈkæmbəl/ in the US and /ˈkæmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAM-bul.
What does Campbell mean?
- A town on a Mississippi island in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
- A town in the Northern Cape province, South Africa.
Words that rhyme with Campbell
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Campbell.
Questions about saying Campbell
How do you pronounce Campbell?
Say KAM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkæmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Campbell?
Campbell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say Campbell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈkæmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.