How to pronounce came

Say it like this: /ˈkeɪ̯m/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈkeɪ̯m/

What does came mean?

prepUsed to indicate that the following event, period, or change in state occurred in the past, after a time of waiting, enduring, or anticipation

nounA grooved strip of metal, traditionally usually lead or brass and today sometimes stainless steel, used to hold panes of glass together in glazing.

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