How to pronounce chairman
Say it like CHAIR-mun. Chairman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR).
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- CHAIR
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chairman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chairman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAIR-mun.
What does chairman mean?
- the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization“address your remarks to the chairperson”
- act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university“She chaired the department for many years”
Where does chairman come from?
From chair + -man.
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Questions about saying chairman
How do you pronounce chairman?
Say CHAIR-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛrmən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chairman?
Chairman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR). Broken into parts: CHAIR · mun.
Is chairman 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 /ˈtʃɛəmən/ (CHAIR-mun).