How to pronounce chalet
Say it like SHAL-ay. Chalet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAL).
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- SHAL
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chalet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chalet
American and British speakers say chalet in essentially the same way: /ˈʃæˌleɪ/ in the US and /ˈʃæˌleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAL-ay.
Other ways to say chalet
Chalet also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- shuh-LAY /ʃəˈleɪ/
What does chalet mean?
- An alpine style of wooden building with a sloping roof and overhanging eaves.
- A recreational lodge or small house within the grounds of a resort or country club dedicated to the uniformed services, used for events, staycations and other social gatherings.
Where does chalet come from?
Borrowed from French chalet, from Franco-Provençal çhalè (“herdsman's hut in the mountains”).
Questions about saying chalet
How do you pronounce chalet?
Say SHAL-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæˌleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈʃæˌleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chalet?
Chalet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAL). Broken into parts: SHAL · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say chalet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃæˌleɪ/ and the British form is /ˈʃæˌleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.