How to pronounce chambered
Say it like CHAYM-berd. Chambered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAYM).
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- CHAYM
- berd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chambered 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.
- berdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chambered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAYM-bud.
What does chambered mean?
Where does chambered come from?
From chamber (“noun”) + -ed.
Questions about saying chambered
How do you pronounce chambered?
Say CHAYM-berd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃeɪmbɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtʃeɪmbəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chambered?
Chambered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAYM). Broken into parts: CHAYM · berd.
Is chambered 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 /ˈtʃeɪmbəd/ (CHAYM-bud).