How to pronounce chambermaid
Say it like CHAYM-ber-mayd. Chambermaid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAYM).
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- CHAYM
- ber
- mayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chambermaid 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- maydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chambermaid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAYM-buh-mayd.
What does chambermaid mean?
- A maid who handles the chores in a hotel room or (chiefly historically) a bedroom in a wealthy household.
Where does chambermaid come from?
From chamber + maid.
Questions about saying chambermaid
How do you pronounce chambermaid?
Say CHAYM-ber-mayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃeɪmbərmeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtʃeɪmbəmeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chambermaid?
Chambermaid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAYM). Broken into parts: CHAYM · ber · mayd.
Is chambermaid 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 /ˈtʃeɪmbəmeɪd/ (CHAYM-buh-mayd).