How to pronounce Camas?

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Pronunciation of Camas in Camas, WA, USA

Camas is pronounced as

KAE-muhs


Camas is pronounced as: Phonetic Spelling:[ KAE-muhs ]

Type of Name:

Name of town in SW WA; also name of local lily

Language:

Native American: Nez Perce, Chinook or Nootka

Alternate Spelling(s):

camass, quamash

Meaning:

salmonberry, any berry or small fruit

Additional Information:

References:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camas

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/camas


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Pronunciation of Camas in Camas, WA, USA

CA-muss: the first "a" is pronounced similar to that in "calf."


Type of Name:

Name of town in SW WA; also name of local lily

Language:

Native American: Nez Perce, Chinook or Nootka

Alternate Spelling(s):

camass, quamash

Meaning:

salmonberry, any berry or small fruit

Additional Information:

References:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camas

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/camas


Comments:

Pronunciation of Camas

Camas is pronounced as

CAE-muss


Camas is pronounced as: Phonetic Spelling:[ CAE-muss ]

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