How to pronounce chammy
Say it like SHAM-ee. Chammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM).
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- SHAM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chammy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chammy
American and British speakers say chammy in essentially the same way: /ˈʃæmi/ in the US and /ˈʃæmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAM-ee.
What does chammy mean?
- Alternative form of shammy.
- Alternative form of shammy.
Words that rhyme with chammy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chammy.
Questions about saying chammy
How do you pronounce chammy?
Say SHAM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæmi/. In British English it is /ˈʃæmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chammy?
Chammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM). Broken into parts: SHAM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say chammy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃæmi/ and the British form is /ˈʃæmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.