How to Pronounce Camshaft

To pronounce "camshaft", say CAMSH-aft — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

CAMSH-aft

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💡 Tip for remembering “camshaft”

"camshaft" has 2 syllables: camsh-aft. It rhymes with craft and draft, if that helps it stick.

What does camshaft mean?

noun

  1. A shaft fitted with cams; especially one in a piston engine that activates the valves.

Words that rhyme with camshaft

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

craftdraftgraftdraughtraftaftwitchcraftaircraftdafthafthandicraftcrankshaft

Related words

crankshaftcambeamshaftarbortreecambeltdriveshaft

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "camshaft"?▾

"Camshaft" has 2 syllables: camsh · aft.

What does "camshaft" mean?▾

Camshaft: A shaft fitted with cams; especially one in a piston engine that activates the valves.

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