How to Pronounce Camp

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/[kʰɛəmp]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “camp”

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

Sounds exactly like: kamp, kampe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does camp mean?

noun

  1. An outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other temporary structures.
  2. An organised event, often taking place in tents or temporary accommodation.

verb

  1. To live in a tent or similar temporary accommodation.

    “We're planning to camp in the field until Sunday.”

  2. To set up a camp.

Synonyms

burrowpie

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Words that rhyme with camp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trampscampdampclampstamprampchampamprevamplampcrampkamp

Related words

encampencampmentbivouacpackcantonmentcoterieclique

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "camp"?▾

"Camp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "camp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "camp" is /[kʰɛəmp]/.

What does "camp" mean?▾

Camp: An outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other temporary structures.

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