How to pronounce chaise
Say it like SHAYZ. Chaise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chaise. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SHAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chaise
American and British speakers say chaise in essentially the same way: /ʃeɪz/ in the US and /ʃeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAYZ.
What does chaise mean?
- An open, horse-drawn carriage for one or two people, usually with one horse and two wheels.
- A chaise longue.
- A post chaise.
Where does chaise come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French chaise.
Words that rhyme with chaise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chaise.
Questions about saying chaise
How do you pronounce chaise?
Say SHAYZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃeɪz/. In British English it is /ʃeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaise?
Chaise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say chaise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃeɪz/ and the British form is /ʃeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.