How to pronounce chairoplane
Say it like CHER-uh-playn. Chairoplane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHER).
- CHER
- uh
- playn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chairoplane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- playnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chairoplane
American and British speakers say chairoplane in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɛrəpleɪn/ in the US and /ˈtʃɛərəʊpleɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAIR-roh-playn.
What does chairoplane mean?
- A fairground ride, a variation on the carousel in which the chairs are suspended from the rotating top of the carousel.
Where does chairoplane come from?
Blend of chair + aeroplane.
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Words that rhyme with chairoplane
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Questions about saying chairoplane
How do you pronounce chairoplane?
Say CHER-uh-playn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛrəpleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛərəʊpleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chairoplane?
Chairoplane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHER). Broken into parts: CHER · uh · playn.
Do Americans and Brits say chairoplane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɛrəpleɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɛərəʊpleɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.