How to pronounce Chablis
Say it like shuh-BLEE. Chablis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEE).
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- shuh
- BLEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chablis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Chablis
American and British speakers say Chablis in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈbli/ in the US and /ʃəˈbliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-BLEE.
What does Chablis mean?
- A variety of dry white wine from this region
Words that rhyme with Chablis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Chablis.
Questions about saying Chablis
How do you pronounce Chablis?
Say shuh-BLEE. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈbli/. In British English it is /ʃəˈbliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Chablis?
Chablis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEE). Broken into parts: shuh · BLEE.
Do Americans and Brits say Chablis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈbli/ and the British form is /ʃəˈbliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.