How do you pronounce "camel"?

In American English: /ˈkæməl/ (KAM-uhl). In British English: /kˈæməl/ (K-am). In Canadian English: /ˈkæməl/ (KAM-uhl). In Australian English: /kˈaməl/ (K).

Is "camel" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæməl/ (KAM-uhl), while in British English it's /kˈæməl/ (K-am).

How to Pronounce "camel"

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camel

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/ˈkæməl/

KAM-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

kæmca·əlmel

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