How to pronounce chairpeople
Say it like CHAIR-pee-pul. Chairpeople has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR).
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- CHAIR
- pee
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chairpeople 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.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chairpeople
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAIR-pee-pul.
What does chairpeople mean?
- plural of chairperson How to pronounce chairperson
Questions about saying chairpeople
How do you pronounce chairpeople?
Say CHAIR-pee-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛrˌpipəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛəˌpiːpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chairpeople?
Chairpeople has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR). Broken into parts: CHAIR · pee · pul.
Is chairpeople 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 /ˈtʃɛəˌpiːpəl/ (CHAIR-pee-pul).