How to pronounce champions
Say it like CHAM-pee-unz. Champions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAM).
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- CHAM
- pee
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Champions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of champions
American and British speakers say champions in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃæmpiənz/ in the US and /ˈtʃæmpiənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAM-pee-unz.
What does champions mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of champion How to pronounce champion
- plural of champion How to pronounce champion
Questions about saying champions
How do you pronounce champions?
Say CHAM-pee-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæmpiənz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæmpiənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in champions?
Champions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAM). Broken into parts: CHAM · pee · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say champions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃæmpiənz/ and the British form is /ˈtʃæmpiənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.