How to pronounce campion
Say it like KAM-pee-un. Campion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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US American/ˈkæmpiən/KAM-pee-un
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- KAM
- pee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Campion 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does campion mean?
noun
- Some flowering plants of the genus Lychnis.
- Any flowering plant of the genus Silene.
Where does campion come from?
Likely from Middle English campion, a variant of champioun; see champion.
Words that rhyme with campion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of campion.
Questions about saying campion
How do you pronounce campion?
Say KAM-pee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmpiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in campion?
Campion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · pee · un.