How to pronounce chairwomen
Say it like CHAIR-wim-en. Chairwomen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR).
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- CHAIR
- wim
- en
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chairwomen 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.
- wimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of chairwomen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAIR-wim-en.
What does chairwomen mean?
- plural of chairwoman How to pronounce chairwoman
Questions about saying chairwomen
How do you pronounce chairwomen?
Say CHAIR-wim-en. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛrˌwɪmɛn/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛəˌwɪmɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chairwomen?
Chairwomen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR). Broken into parts: CHAIR · wim · en.
Is chairwomen 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 /ˈtʃɛəˌwɪmɛn/ (CHAIR-wim-en).