How to pronounce campuses
Say it like KAM-puh-suz. Campuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- puh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Campuses 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of campuses
American and British speakers say campuses in essentially the same way: /ˈkæmpəsəz/ in the US and /ˈkæmpəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAM-puh-siz.
What does campuses mean?
- plural of campus How to pronounce campus
- third-person singular simple present indicative of campus How to pronounce campus
Questions about saying campuses
How do you pronounce campuses?
Say KAM-puh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmpəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈkæmpəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in campuses?
Campuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · puh · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say campuses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæmpəsəz/ and the British form is /ˈkæmpəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.