4 syllables: Na, o, mi Cam, pbell. Stress on o.
nay-OH-mee-kam-puhl
/neɪˈoʊ.mi ˌkæmpəl/
Naomi Campbell is pronounced nay-OH-mee-kam-puhl (/neɪˈoʊ.mi ˌkæmpəl/). It has four syllables (Na-o-mi Cam-pbell), with the stress on "o". Naomi Campbell is a well-known model and public figure. In pronunciation terms, the name combines two given names, Naomi and Campbell, followed by the surname Campbell as a standalone word when used alone or in references. When pronounced smoothly in speech, the phrase tends to be a two-part unit with stress on the second syllable of Naomi and on Campbell as a proper noun, forming a characteristic rhythm in fluent speech.
verbNaomi Campbell is a well-known model and public figure. In pronunciation terms, the name combines two given names, Naomi and Campbell, followed by the surname Campbell as a standalone word when used alone or in references. When pronounced smoothly in speech, the phrase tends to be a two-part unit with stress on the second syllable of Naomi and on Campbell as a proper noun, forming a characteristic rhythm in fluent speech.
- Misplacing stress: You might say Naomi with the main stress on the first syllable, or you might not clearly stress Campbell. Fix: deliver Naomi with the secondary stress on -mi and Campbell with primary stress. - Vowel length issues: Naomi’s second syllable often gets shortened in casual speech, which can blend with Campbell. Practice with slow, deliberate syllables to maintain clarity: neɪ-ˈoʊ-mi and ˈkæmp-bɛl. - Consonant clarity: The /k/ in Campbell can be slurred or softened to /g/ or omitted in fast speech. Keep a clean /k/ and an audible /m/ then /b/.
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In US English, say Na-o-mi with stress on the second syllable: /ˌneɪˈoʊ.mi/. Campbell is stressed on its first syllable: /ˈkæmp.bɛl/. The full name: /ˌneɪˈoʊ.mi ˈkæmp.bɛl/. In UK, the middle vowel of Naomi can be a slightly shorter /ˈəʊ/ diphthong in some accents: /ˌneɪˈəʊ.mi ˈkæmp.bɛl/. In Australian English, you’ll hear a closer /ˌneɪˈɒ.mi/ with a stable /æ/ in Campbell. Practice the two-word phrase briskly, with Campbell as a clean, crisp monosyllable.
Common errors include swallowing the second syllable of Naomi or misplacing the stress (putting primary stress on Naomi’s first syllable or on Campbell). Another frequent issue is tensing the final /l/ in Campbell or mispronouncing the /æ/ in Campbell as /e/. Correction: keep Naomi’s stress on the second syllable /ˈoʊ.mi/ and Campbell as /ˈkæmp.bɛl/ with a relaxed, crisp /l/. Practice by saying Na-oh-mee quickly, then Campbell distinctly, then together in a natural tempo.
US: /ˌneɪˈoʊmi ˈkæmpbɛl/ with clear /oʊ/ in Naomi and a rhotic American /r/ absent. UK: /ˌneɪˈəʊmi ˈkæmpbɛl/ with a shorter /əʊ/ and non-rhotic trailing consonants; Australians: /ˌneɪˈɒmi ˈkæmpbɛl/ often with slightly broader vowel in /ɒ/ and a less prominent final /l/. Across accents, Campbell remains /kæmpbɛl/ but vowel quality shifts subtly; the key is maintaining stress on Campbell and Naomi’s second syllable.
It challenges non-native speakers due to the two-word proper noun structure, the mid-word vowel contrast in Naomi (neɪ-ˈoʊ-mi vs. neɪ-ˈəʊ-mi in some UK variants), and the crisp, stop-heavy Campbell with /kæm/ onset and /p/ followed by /bɛl/ to form a compact surname. The sequence also tests you to keep stress stable across a multiword name and to avoid slurring the middle syllable. Focus on distinct syllables and practicing the two-word boundary.
A distinctive feature is the stable primary stress on Campbell in fluent speech, while Naomi carries secondary emphasis within the two-syllable given name. The name’s rhythm is a classic example of English proper-noun cadence: two-syllable Naomi with rising-final nose and the crisp, two-segment Campbell with a clear /kæmp/ onset and a light /l/ ending. You’ll notice a quick, confident transition from the name Naomi’s last vowel to Campbell’s first consonant.
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- US: emphasize rhotics only on vowels that require it; keep the Na- syllable tight and the -mi vowel crisp. - UK: the middle vowel may be slightly more centralized; avoid adding extra schwa. - AU: more rounded /ɒ/ in Naomi, but keep the Campbell part crisp and non-rhotic. IPA guidance: US /ˌneɪˈoʊmi ˈkæmpbɛl/; UK /ˌneɪˈəʊmi ˈkæmpbɛl/; AU /ˌneɪˈɒmi ˈkæmpbɛl/. - Practice with careful lip rounding for /oʊ/ and /əʊ/ in the middle, and keep lips unrounded for /æ/ in Campbell.
The name Naomi is of Hebrew origin, meaning ‘pleasantness’ or ‘loveliness’ and has roots in Old Testament contexts (Naomi is a figure in the Book of Ruth). Campbell is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic ‘Caimbeul,’ meaning ‘crooked mouth’ or ‘wry mouth,’ ultimately tied to a clan name. In contemporary usage, Naomi Campbell is a celebrity whose name is widely recognized in English-speaking media. The surname Campbell appears in many English-speaking cultures, and in modern usage, “Naomi Campbell” is primarily treated as a proper noun associated with a fashion model whose fame rose prominently in the late 20th century. First known use of the given name Naomi is medieval to early modern, with popularity due to religious and biblical naming traditions. The surname Campbell has medieval roots and spread across Scotland and Ireland, later expanding globally through migration and English-language media. The combined name Naomi Campbell became iconic in fashion journalism as early as the late 1980s and 1990s, and the sequence Naomi Campbell is almost always treated as a fixed, multiword proper noun in contemporary English.
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