How to pronounce chairwoman
Say it like CHAIR-wuum-un. Chairwoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR).
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- CHAIR
- wuum
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chairwoman 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.
- wuumGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chairwoman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAIR-wuum-un.
What does chairwoman mean?
- A female chairperson
Where does chairwoman come from?
From chair + -woman.
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Questions about saying chairwoman
How do you pronounce chairwoman?
Say CHAIR-wuum-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛrˌwʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛəˌwʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chairwoman?
Chairwoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR). Broken into parts: CHAIR · wuum · un.
Is chairwoman 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 /ˈtʃɛəˌwʊmən/ (CHAIR-wuum-un).