How to pronounce Champlain
Say it like sham-PLAYN. Champlain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAYN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ʃæmˈpleɪn/sham-PLAYN
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- sham
- PLAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Champlain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- PLAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does Champlain mean?
proper noun
- A municipality in Les Chenaux Regional County Municipality, Mauricie region, Quebec, Canada.
- A town and village therein, in Clinton County, New York, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Essex County, Virginia, United States.
Where does Champlain come from?
Borrowed from French Champlain.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- samuel de champlain
- lake champlain
Words that rhyme with Champlain
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Champlain.
Questions about saying Champlain
How do you pronounce Champlain?
Say sham-PLAYN. The American pronunciation is /ʃæmˈpleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Champlain?
Champlain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAYN). Broken into parts: sham · PLAYN.