How to pronounce chancery
Say it like CHAN-suh-ree. Chancery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAN).
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- CHAN
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chancery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep 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 chancery
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: CHAHN-suh-rih.
What does chancery mean?
- A court of equity; equity; a proceeding in equity.
- The type of building that houses a diplomatic mission or embassy.
- The type of building that houses the offices and administration of a diocese; the offices of a diocese.
- With the head of an antagonist under one's arm, so that one can pommel it with the other fist at will.
- In an awkward situation; wholly under the power of someone else.
Where does chancery come from?
From Middle English chancerie, a reduced form of chancellerie.
Questions about saying chancery
How do you pronounce chancery?
Say CHAN-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃænsəri/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːnsərɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chancery?
Chancery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAN). Broken into parts: CHAN · suh · ree.
Is chancery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈtʃɑːnsərɪ/ (CHAHN-suh-rih).