How to pronounce campfire
Say it like KAMP-fy-er. Campfire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAMP).
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US American/ˈkæmpˌfaɪɚ/KAMP-fy-er
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KAMP
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Campfire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does campfire mean?
noun
- A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.
Where does campfire come from?
From camp + fire.
Questions about saying campfire
How do you pronounce campfire?
Say KAMP-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmpˌfaɪɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in campfire?
Campfire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAMP). Broken into parts: KAMP · fy · er.