How to pronounce chansons
Say it like shah-SAWZ. Chansons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAWZ).
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- shah
- SAWZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chansons 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.
- SAWZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of chansons
American and British speakers say chansons in essentially the same way: /ʃɑˈsɔz/ in the US and /ʃɑːˈsɔːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: shah-SAWZ.
What does chansons mean?
- plural of chanson How to pronounce chanson
Words that rhyme with chansons
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chansons.
Questions about saying chansons
How do you pronounce chansons?
Say shah-SAWZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃɑˈsɔz/. In British English it is /ʃɑːˈsɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chansons?
Chansons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAWZ). Broken into parts: shah · SAWZ.
Do Americans and Brits say chansons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɑˈsɔz/ and the British form is /ʃɑːˈsɔːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.