How to pronounce rampion
Say it like RAM-pee-un. Rampion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM).
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- RAM
- pee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rampion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rampion
American and British speakers say rampion in essentially the same way: /ˈræmpiən/ in the US and /ˈræmpiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAM-pee-un.
What does rampion mean?
- A species of bellflower with roots and leaves formerly used in salads, Campanula rapunculus.
- Any of several flowering plants of the genus Phyteuma, within the family Campanulaceae.
Where does rampion come from?
Ultimately from Medieval Latin rapuntium from Latin rapunculus, diminutive of rapum (“turnip”)
Words that rhyme with rampion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rampion.
Questions about saying rampion
How do you pronounce rampion?
Say RAM-pee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈræmpiən/. In British English it is /ˈræmpiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rampion?
Rampion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM). Broken into parts: RAM · pee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say rampion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræmpiən/ and the British form is /ˈræmpiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.