How to pronounce chandelier
Say it like shan-duh-LEER. Chandelier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEER).
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- shan
- duh
- LEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chandelier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chandelier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: shan-duh-LEER.
What does chandelier mean?
- A branched, often ornate, light fixture suspended from a ceiling.
- One lit by candles.
- A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction.
Where does chandelier come from?
Borrowed from French chandelier, from Latin candelabrum, from candela (“a candle”).
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Words that rhyme with chandelier
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Questions about saying chandelier
How do you pronounce chandelier?
Say shan-duh-LEER. The American pronunciation is /ʃændəˈlɪr/. In British English it is /ˌʃændəˈlɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chandelier?
Chandelier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEER). Broken into parts: shan · duh · LEER.
Is chandelier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʃændəˈlɪə/ (shan-duh-LEER).