How to pronounce elecampane
Say it like el-uh-kam-PAYN. Elecampane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAYN).
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- el
- uh
- kam
- PAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elecampane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- elGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- PAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of elecampane
American and British speakers say elecampane in essentially the same way: /ˌɛləkæmˈpeɪn/ in the US and /ˌɛlɪkæmˈpeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: el-ih-kam-PAYN.
What does elecampane mean?
- A tall Eurasian herb, Inula helenium, whose roots have been used medicinally.
Where does elecampane come from?
From Middle English elena campana, from a confusion of Latin enula campana and helenium.
Words that rhyme with elecampane
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of elecampane.
Questions about saying elecampane
How do you pronounce elecampane?
Say el-uh-kam-PAYN. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛləkæmˈpeɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɛlɪkæmˈpeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elecampane?
Elecampane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAYN). Broken into parts: el · uh · kam · PAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say elecampane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛləkæmˈpeɪn/ and the British form is /ˌɛlɪkæmˈpeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.