How to pronounce chagrin
Say it like shuh-GRIN. Chagrin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRIN).
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- shuh
- GRIN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chagrin 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.
- GRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chagrin
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: SHAG-rin.
What does chagrin mean?
- A distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, a want of appreciation, mistakes, etc.; vexation or mortification.“much to the chagrin (of)”
- A type of leather or skin with a rough surface.
- To bother or vex; to mortify.
Where does chagrin come from?
An alternative theory is that it came from a metaphorical use of French chagrin, (peau de) chagrain (“a type of roughened leather”), with the connection of roughness, though some dictionaries consider this to be a separate word derived from
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Words that rhyme with chagrin
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Questions about saying chagrin
How do you pronounce chagrin?
Say shuh-GRIN. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈɡrɪn/. In British English it is /ˈʃæɡrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chagrin?
Chagrin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRIN). Broken into parts: shuh · GRIN.
Is chagrin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈʃæɡrɪn/ (SHAG-rin).