How to pronounce chamomile
Say it like kam-uh-MYLE. Chamomile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MYLE).
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- kam
- uh
- MYLE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chamomile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chamomile
American and British speakers say chamomile in essentially the same way: /ˌkæməˈmaɪl/ in the US and /ˌkæməˈmaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kam-uh-MYLE.
Other ways to say chamomile
Chamomile also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kam-uh-MEEL /ˌkæməˈmil/
What does chamomile mean?
- US standard spelling of camomile.
Words that rhyme with chamomile
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chamomile.
Questions about saying chamomile
How do you pronounce chamomile?
Say kam-uh-MYLE. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæməˈmaɪl/. In British English it is /ˌkæməˈmaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chamomile?
Chamomile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MYLE). Broken into parts: kam · uh · MYLE.
Do Americans and Brits say chamomile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæməˈmaɪl/ and the British form is /ˌkæməˈmaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.