How to pronounce chador
Say it like CHAH-der. Chador has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAH).
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- CHAH
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chador pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chador
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-duh.
What does chador mean?
- A loose robe made from a single cloth, worn as a combination head covering, veil and shawl by chiefly Muslim women (and occasionally by those of other faiths) in Iran and South Asia.
Words that rhyme with chador
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chador.
Questions about saying chador
How do you pronounce chador?
Say CHAH-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chador?
Chador has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAH). Broken into parts: CHAH · der.
Is chador 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 /ˈtʃɑːdə/ (CHAH-duh).