How to pronounce khamsin
Say it like KAM-sin. Khamsin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM).
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- KAM
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khamsin 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.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of khamsin
American and British speakers say khamsin in essentially the same way: /ˈkæmsɪn/ in the US and /ˈkæmsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAM-sin.
What does khamsin mean?
- A hot, dry wind, common in Egypt, Sudan and the Levant towards the end of March and April, which blows (for about 50 days each year) from the desert, bringing with it hot weather and sand / sandstorms.
Questions about saying khamsin
How do you pronounce khamsin?
Say KAM-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæmsɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkæmsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khamsin?
Khamsin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAM). Broken into parts: KAM · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say khamsin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæmsɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkæmsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.