How to pronounce chambray
Say it like SHAM-bray. Chambray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM).
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- SHAM
- bray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chambray pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- brayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chambray
American and British speakers say chambray in essentially the same way: /ˈʃæmbreɪ/ in the US and /ˈʃɒmbreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHOM-bray.
What does chambray mean?
- A soft fabric woven with a white weft and colored warp.
Where does chambray come from?
From French cambrai (“cambric”), and its source, Cambrai, the city in France where it originated; probably with alteration after chamber.
Questions about saying chambray
How do you pronounce chambray?
Say SHAM-bray. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæmbreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɒmbreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chambray?
Chambray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM). Broken into parts: SHAM · bray.
Do Americans and Brits say chambray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃæmbreɪ/ and the British form is /ˈʃɒmbreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.