How to Pronounce "camouflage"
word
/ˈkæməˌfɫɑʒ/
KAM-uh-flahzh
/kˈæməflˌɑːʒ/
KAM-uh-flahzh
Definition
Camouflage is a way of hiding something by making it look similar to its surroundings. It can refer to colors, patterns, or clothes used to blend in so something is hard to see.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkæməˌfɫɑʒ/
British English
/kˈæməflˌɑːʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAM-uh-flahzh
UK
KAM-uh-flahzh
Listen in Context
The chameleon uses camouflage to hide from predators.
Soldiers wear camouflage uniforms in the forest.
Some insects use camouflage to look like leaves.
Her sadness was hidden behind a careful camouflage of smiles.