How to Pronounce Cam

To pronounce "cam", say CAM — one syllable, IPA /[kæm]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/[kæm]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cam”

"cam" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sham and damn, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: camm, kam, kamm — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cam mean?

noun

  1. A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.
  2. A curved wedge, movable about an axis, used for forcing or clamping two pieces together.

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Words that rhyme with cam

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shamdamncramprogramslamramclamdamjamepigramlamlamb

Related words

levertappetcamshafttrippetbeamstufftcplifter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cam"?▾

"Cam" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cam" is /[kæm]/.

What does "cam" mean?▾

Cam: A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.

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