How to pronounce chairperson
Say it like CHAIR-pur-sun. Chairperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR).
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- CHAIR
- pur
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chairperson 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.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chairperson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAIR-pur-sun.
What does chairperson mean?
- A chairman or chairwoman, someone who presides over a meeting, board, etc.“She was the chairperson of the board and she presided over the meeting.”
Where does chairperson come from?
From chair + person, after chairman and chairwoman.
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Questions about saying chairperson
How do you pronounce chairperson?
Say CHAIR-pur-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛrˌpɝsən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛəˌpɜːsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chairperson?
Chairperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR). Broken into parts: CHAIR · pur · sun.
Is chairperson 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 /ˈtʃɛəˌpɜːsən/ (CHAIR-pur-sun).