How to pronounce camper
Say it like KAM-per. Camper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camper 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of camper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAM-puh.
What does camper mean?
- A person who camps, especially in a tent etc.“There were thousands of campers at the music festival.”
- A motor vehicle with a rear compartment for living and sleeping in.
- A person who stays too long at a table after eating.“I'm trying to get rid of the campers on table seven.”
- comparative form of camp: more camp How to pronounce camp
Where does camper come from?
From camp (verb) + -er.
Words that rhyme with camper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of camper.
Questions about saying camper
How do you pronounce camper?
Say KAM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkæmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camper?
Camper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · per.
Is camper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkæmpə/ (KAM-puh).