How to pronounce champion
Say it like CHAM-pee-un. Champion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAM).
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- CHAM
- pee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Champion 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of champion
American and British speakers say champion in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃæmpiən/ in the US and /ˈtʃæmpiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAM-pee-un.
What does champion mean?
- someone who has won first place in a competition
- someone who fights for a cause
- a person who backs a politician or a team etc.“all their supporters came out for the game”“they are friends of the library”
- protect or fight for as a champion
- holding first place in a contest“a champion show dog”“a prizewinning wine”
Where does champion come from?
Cognate with Old English cæmpa, cempa (“soldier, warrior, champion”), Old High German kempfeo, kempfo (“fighter, warrior, champion”), whence archaic German Kempfe (“fighter”).
Words that rhyme with champion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of champion.
Questions about saying champion
How do you pronounce champion?
Say CHAM-pee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæmpiən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæmpiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in champion?
Champion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAM). Broken into parts: CHAM · pee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say champion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃæmpiən/ and the British form is /ˈtʃæmpiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.