How to pronounce dashcam
Say it like DASH-kam. Dashcam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DASH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdæʃˌkæm/DASH-kam
UK British/ˈdæʃˌkæm/DASH-kam
- DASH
- kam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dashcam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dashcam
American and British speakers say dashcam in essentially the same way: /ˈdæʃˌkæm/ in the US and /ˈdæʃˌkæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DASH-kam.
What does dashcam mean?
noun
- A digital video recorder mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle or elsewhere inside the vehicle to record occurrences in the vicinity, such as traffic accidents that the vehicle has been involved in, to provide evidence for criminal prosecutions, insurance claims, etc.
Where does dashcam come from?
Blend of dash(board) + cam(era).
Questions about saying dashcam
How do you pronounce dashcam?
Say DASH-kam. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæʃˌkæm/. In British English it is /ˈdæʃˌkæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dashcam?
Dashcam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DASH). Broken into parts: DASH · kam.
Do Americans and Brits say dashcam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæʃˌkæm/ and the British form is /ˈdæʃˌkæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.