How to pronounce decamp
Say it like duh-KAMP. Decamp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAMP).
- duh
- KAMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decamp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of decamp
American and British speakers say decamp in essentially the same way: /dəˈkæmp/ in the US and /diːˈkæmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-KAMP.
What does decamp mean?
- To break camp and move on.
- To disappear suddenly and secretly.
- To debark, to disembark.
Where does decamp come from?
* French décamper, Old French descamper.
Words that rhyme with decamp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decamp.
Questions about saying decamp
How do you pronounce decamp?
Say duh-KAMP. The American pronunciation is /dəˈkæmp/. In British English it is /diːˈkæmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decamp?
Decamp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAMP). Broken into parts: duh · KAMP.
Do Americans and Brits say decamp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈkæmp/ and the British form is /diːˈkæmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.