How to pronounce chamfron
Say it like CHAM-frun. Chamfron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAM).
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- CHAM
- frun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chamfron 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.
- frunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chamfron
American and British speakers say chamfron in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃæmfrən/ in the US and /ˈtʃæmfrən/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAM-frun.
What does chamfron mean?
- Protective armor for a horse's head, especially the face and ears.
Where does chamfron come from?
From Old French chanfrain, presumably from champ, chanp (“field, battlefield”) + frein (“bit (between a horse's teeth)”).
Questions about saying chamfron
How do you pronounce chamfron?
Say CHAM-frun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæmfrən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæmfrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chamfron?
Chamfron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAM). Broken into parts: CHAM · frun.
Do Americans and Brits say chamfron the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃæmfrən/ and the British form is /ˈtʃæmfrən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.