How to pronounce chandler
Say it like CHAND-ler. Chandler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAND).
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- CHAND
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chandler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chandler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: CHAHND-luh.
What does chandler mean?
- United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
- a retail dealer in provisions and supplies
- a maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints
Where does chandler come from?
From Middle English chaundeler, from Old French chandelier, from Latin candelarius (“a candle-maker; a candlestick”), from the Latin candela (“a candle”); compare the English term candle.
Questions about saying chandler
How do you pronounce chandler?
Say CHAND-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃændlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːndlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chandler?
Chandler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAND). Broken into parts: CHAND · ler.
Is chandler 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 /ˈtʃɑːndlə/ (CHAHND-luh).