How to Pronounce Camels

To pronounce "camels", say CAM-els — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæməlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkæməlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “camels”

"camels" has 2 syllables: cam-els. It rhymes with mammals and trammels, if that helps it stick.

What does camels mean?

noun

  1. A beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.
  2. A light brownish color, like that of a camel (also called camel brown).

noun

  1. A ruminant, of the genus Giraffa, of the African savannah with long legs and highly elongated neck, which make it the tallest living animal; yellow fur patterned with dark spots, often in the form of a network; and two or more short, skin-covered horns, so-called; strictly speaking the horn-like projections are ossicones.
  2. A giraffe unicycle.

Synonyms

oontbubblebubble bathcamelopard

Words that rhyme with camels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mammalstrammelsenamelstamils

Related words

aestheticsbeautiesbeautygamaljamaljockeysracesracing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "camels"?▾

"Camels" has 2 syllables: cam · els.

What is the IPA transcription of "camels"?▾

The IPA transcription of "camels" is /ˈkæməlz/.

What does "camels" mean?▾

Camels: A beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.

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