How to pronounce chanson
Say it like shah-SAW. Chanson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAW).
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- shah
- SAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chanson pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of chanson
American and British speakers say chanson in essentially the same way: /ʃɑˈsɔ/ in the US and /ʃɑːˈsɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: shah-SAW.
What does chanson mean?
- Any song with French words, but more specifically a classic, lyric-driven French song.
Where does chanson come from?
From French chanson f (“song”), from Latin cantio f.
Words that rhyme with chanson
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chanson.
Questions about saying chanson
How do you pronounce chanson?
Say shah-SAW. The American pronunciation is /ʃɑˈsɔ/. In British English it is /ʃɑːˈsɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chanson?
Chanson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAW). Broken into parts: shah · SAW.
Do Americans and Brits say chanson the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɑˈsɔ/ and the British form is /ʃɑːˈsɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.