How to pronounce chaiwallah
Say it like CHY-wah-luh. Chaiwallah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHY).
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- CHY
- wah
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaiwallah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- wahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chaiwallah
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: CHY-wol-uh.
What does chaiwallah mean?
- A tea vendor in South Asia.
Questions about saying chaiwallah
How do you pronounce chaiwallah?
Say CHY-wah-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaɪˌwɑlə/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaɪˌwɒlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaiwallah?
Chaiwallah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHY). Broken into parts: CHY · wah · luh.
Is chaiwallah pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtʃaɪˌwɒlə/ (CHY-wol-uh).