How to pronounce camshaft
Say it like KAM-shaft. Camshaft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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US American/ˈkæmˌʃæft/KAM-shaft
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- KAM
- shaft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Camshaft 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.
- shaftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does camshaft mean?
noun
- A shaft fitted with cams; especially one in a piston engine that activates the valves.
Where does camshaft come from?
From cam + shaft.
Questions about saying camshaft
How do you pronounce camshaft?
Say KAM-shaft. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmˌʃæft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in camshaft?
Camshaft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · shaft.