How to pronounce "camera" in English
ˈkæm.rə
KAM·rə
Primary stress: KAM
Hear native speakers say camera in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “camera”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KAM
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
rə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("KAM"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "camera" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“camera feed and traveled thousands of kilometers from Ohio in the United States to protect his property.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“camera so we're gonna activate the Samsung 360 camera what else did we use we use those ibattz”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“camera they didn't get this I said I'm so sorry I was in tears I'm so sorry he”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“camera. Yes, model. Yes, straight ahead. So, it's gradually lifting up. This part, this part, this part is”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“camera, and we'll do x y z filter in post to make it look like the old camera?”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“camera. Like on your Google Moon, I think some of that's mine. And with the mapping”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “camera”
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camera feed and traveled thousands of kilometers from Ohio in the United States to protect his property.
Hear it in context: “camera”
25,288 clipsThe English word “camera” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈkæm.rə (phonetic respelling: KAM-rə). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (KAM · rə), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (KAM). Grammatically, “camera” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 25,288 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “camera” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @0:13
“surrounding his home on a security camera feed and traveled thousands of kilometers from Ohio in the United States to protect his property. Upon kilometers from Ohio in the United”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @28:59
“we're gonna activate the Samsung 360 camera so we're gonna activate the Samsung 360 camera what else did we use we use those ibattz Samsung 360 camera”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @15:43
“the kids the other kids um and then off camera they didn't get this I said I'm so sorry I was in tears I'm so sorry he so sorry I was in tears I'm so sorry he”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @8:42
“but your face is clearly, clearly different. Yes, look at the camera. Yes, model. Yes, straight ahead. So, it's gradually lifting up. This part, this part, this part is straight ahead. So, it's gradually lifting up. This part, this part, this part is”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @18:03
“on these old cameras said, why don't you do it on a new camera, and we'll do x y z filter in post to make it look like the old camera? like the old camera?”
Definition & Meaning: “camera”
- A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.
- The viewpoint in a three-dimensional game or simulation.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail. It’s therefore not surprising that most cameras mimic this arrangement.”
- “If you're building a third-person game with enclosed or tight spaces, try to figure out up front what camera problems you will likely encounter. Use this identification process to influence the early building process.”
- “camera feed and traveled thousands of kilometers from Ohio in the United States to protect his property. Upon”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “camera”
- Pronunciation:
- KAM-rə
- Syllables:
- KAM · rə
- Written Hyphenation:
- cam · e · ra
- Primary stress:
- KAM
- IPA:
- ˈkæm.rə
- Hear it in context
- camera
Words that Rhyme with “camera”
-æmrəWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"camera" (⁄ˈkæm.rə⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "camera" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about camera
How do you pronounce “camera”?
“camera” is pronounced ⁄ˈkæm.rə⁄ (KAM-rə). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “camera”?
“camera” has 2 syllables: KAM · rə.
Where is the stress in “camera”?
The primary stress in “camera” is on “KAM”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “camera” mean?
A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.
How can I hear “camera” used in real sentences?
This page has 25288 real-world video examples of “camera” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “camera”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).