How to pronounce chaebol
Say it like CHAY-bul. Chaebol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAY).
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- CHAY
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaebol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of chaebol
American and British speakers say chaebol in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃeɪbʌl/ in the US and /ˈtʃeɪbʌl/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAY-bul.
What does chaebol mean?
- A large, family-controlled, South Korean business conglomerate.
Questions about saying chaebol
How do you pronounce chaebol?
Say CHAY-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃeɪbʌl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃeɪbʌl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaebol?
Chaebol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAY). Broken into parts: CHAY · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say chaebol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃeɪbʌl/ and the British form is /ˈtʃeɪbʌl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.