How to Pronounce Camber

To pronounce "camber", say CAMB-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæm.bə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkæm.bə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “camber”

"camber" has 2 syllables: camb-er. It rhymes with clamber and amber, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cambre, kamber — easy to mix up when writing.

What does camber mean?

noun

  1. A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.
  2. The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.

verb

  1. To curve upwards in the middle.
  2. To adjust the camber of the wheels of a vehicle.

    “Because he cambered the tires too much, he had less control on the turns.”

Words that rhyme with camber

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clamberambercambrebambergamberkamberschamber

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "camber"?▾

"Camber" has 2 syllables: camb · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "camber"?▾

The IPA transcription of "camber" is /ˈkæm.bə/.

What does "camber" mean?▾

Camber: A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.

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