How to Pronounce “Camus”

American (US)

/kəˈmuː/

British (UK)

/ˈkæmuː/

proper noun — A botanical plant name author abbreviation for botanist Giulio Camus (1847-1917).

Where the stress falls. “Camus” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /kəˈmuː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /kəˈmuː/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "Camus" mean?

Camus (proper noun): A botanical plant name author abbreviation for botanist Giulio Camus (1847-1917).

How do you pronounce "Camus" in American vs British English?

American English: /kəˈmuː/. British English: /ˈkæmuː/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "Camus"?

/kəˈmuː/ in American English, /ˈkæmuː/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "Camus"?

“Camus” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /kəˈmuː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.