How to pronounce chagrined
Say it like shuh-GRIND. Chagrined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRIND).
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- shuh
- GRIND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chagrined 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.
- GRINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chagrined
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: SHAG-rind.
What does chagrined mean?
- Feeling chagrin (at something); vexed; fretful.“She was chagrined to note that the paint had dried into a blotchy mess.”
- simple past and past participle of chagrin How to pronounce chagrin
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Words that rhyme with chagrined
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Questions about saying chagrined
How do you pronounce chagrined?
Say shuh-GRIND. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈʃæɡrɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chagrined?
Chagrined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRIND). Broken into parts: shuh · GRIND.
Is chagrined pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈʃæɡrɪnd/ (SHAG-rind).