How to pronounce chairmen
Say it like CHAIR-min. Chairmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR).
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US American/ˈtʃɛrmɪn/CHAIR-min
UK British/ˈtʃɛəmən/CHAIR-mun
- CHAIR
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chairmen 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.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chairmen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAIR-mun.
What does chairmen mean?
noun
- plural of chairman How to pronounce chairman
Questions about saying chairmen
How do you pronounce chairmen?
Say CHAIR-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛrmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chairmen?
Chairmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR). Broken into parts: CHAIR · min.
Is chairmen 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).