How to pronounce chancellery
Say it like CHANT-sluh-ree. Chancellery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHANT).
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- CHANT
- sluh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chancellery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHANTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chancellery
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: CHAHN-suh-luh-ree.
What does chancellery mean?
- The rank or post of a chancellor.
- The office or staff of a chancellor.
- The building in which such an office is situated.
Where does chancellery come from?
From Middle English chancelrie, from Old French chancelerie (Modern French chancellerie), from Late Latin cancellaria.
Questions about saying chancellery
How do you pronounce chancellery?
Say CHANT-sluh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæntsləri/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːnsələri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chancellery?
Chancellery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHANT). Broken into parts: CHANT · sluh · ree.
Is chancellery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈtʃɑːnsələri/ (CHAHN-suh-luh-ree).