How to pronounce chamberlain
Say it like CHAYM-ber-lun. Chamberlain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAYM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chamberlain. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- CHAYM
- ber
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chamberlain 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.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chamberlain
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAYM-buh-lin.
What does chamberlain mean?
- British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
- the treasurer of a municipal corporation
- an officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman
Where does chamberlain come from?
From Middle English chamberlein, chaumberlein, chaumberleyn, from Anglo-Norman chamberlenc, Old French chamberlayn, chamberlenc (“chamberlain”), from Frankish *kamarling (“chamberlain”), equivalent to *kamer (“chamber”) + *-ling (“-ling”).
Questions about saying chamberlain
How do you pronounce chamberlain?
Say CHAYM-ber-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃeɪmbɚlən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃeɪmbəlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chamberlain?
Chamberlain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAYM). Broken into parts: CHAYM · ber · lun.
Is chamberlain 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 /ˈtʃeɪmbəlɪn/ (CHAYM-buh-lin).