How to pronounce chamfer
Say it like CHAM-fer. Chamfer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAM).
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- CHAM
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chamfer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chamfer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAM-fuh.
What does chamfer mean?
- An obtuse-angled relief or cut at an edge added for a finished appearance and to break sharp edges.
- To cut off the edge or corner of something.
- To cut a groove in something.
Where does chamfer come from?
Back-formation from chamfering, from Middle French chanfrain, from Middle French, Old French chanfraindre, possibly a compound of chant (“corner”), from Latin canthus (of either Celtic or Latin origin) + fraindre (“to break”), from frangō (“to break”).
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Words that rhyme with chamfer
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Questions about saying chamfer
How do you pronounce chamfer?
Say CHAM-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæmfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæmfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chamfer?
Chamfer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAM). Broken into parts: CHAM · fer.
Is chamfer 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 /ˈtʃæmfə/ (CHAM-fuh).