How to pronounce scampi
Say it like SKAM-pee. Scampi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce scampi. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SKAM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scampi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAMSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of scampi
American and British speakers say scampi in essentially the same way: /ˈskæmpi/ in the US and /ˈskæmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAM-pee.
What does scampi mean?
- A Norway lobster, a langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus).
- The battered or breaded tails of this species, usually served with chips.
- Any member of a similar species of genus Nephrops or similar prawns.
- plural of scampo
Where does scampi come from?
Borrowed from Italian scampi, plural of scampo (“prawn”).
Questions about saying scampi
How do you pronounce scampi?
Say SKAM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskæmpi/. In British English it is /ˈskæmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scampi?
Scampi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAM). Broken into parts: SKAM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say scampi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskæmpi/ and the British form is /ˈskæmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.