How to Pronounce "encampment"
word
ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt
in-KAMP-mint
ɛnkˈæmpmənt
en-KAMP-muhnt
Definition
An encampment is a place where a group of people set up tents or shelters, especially for a temporary stay, usually outdoors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt
British English
ɛnkˈæmpmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-KAMP-mint
UK
en-KAMP-muhnt
Listen in Context
The soldiers built an encampment near the river.
The refugees waited in a temporary encampment.
They set up an encampment in the forest for the night.
After marching all day, the army finally reached their encampment.