How to pronounce chamber
Say it like CHAYM-ber. Chamber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAYM).
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US American/ˈtʃeɪmbɚ/CHAYM-ber
UK British/ˈtʃeɪmbə/CHAYM-buh
- CHAYM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chamber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chamber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAYM-buh.
What does chamber mean?
noun
- a natural or artificial enclosed space
- an enclosed volume in the body“the chambers of his heart were healthy”
- a room where a judge transacts business
- place in a chamber
Questions about saying chamber
How do you pronounce chamber?
Say CHAYM-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃeɪmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃeɪmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chamber?
Chamber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAYM). Broken into parts: CHAYM · ber.
Is chamber 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 /ˈtʃeɪmbə/ (CHAYM-buh).