How to pronounce bedchamber
Say it like BED-chaym-ber. Bedchamber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- chaym
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedchamber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chaymGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bedchamber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BED-chaym-buh.
What does bedchamber mean?
- a room used primarily for sleeping
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Questions about saying bedchamber
How do you pronounce bedchamber?
Say BED-chaym-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdˌtʃeɪmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdˌtʃeɪmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedchamber?
Bedchamber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · chaym · ber.
Is bedchamber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɛdˌtʃeɪmbə/ (BED-chaym-buh).