How to Pronounce Camouflage

"Camouflage" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈkæməˌfɫɑʒ/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈkæməˌfɫɑʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˈæməflˌɑːʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “camouflage”

"camouflage" has 3 syllables: camouflage.

What does camouflage mean?

noun

  1. A disguise or covering up.
  2. The act of disguising.

verb

  1. To hide or disguise something by covering it up or changing its appearance.

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How do you pronounce "camouflage"?▾

"Camouflage" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈkæməˌfɫɑʒ/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "camouflage"?▾

"Camouflage" has 3 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "camouflage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "camouflage" is /ˈkæməˌfɫɑʒ/.

What does "camouflage" mean?▾

Camouflage: A disguise or covering up.

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