How to pronounce chantage
Say it like shahn-TAHZH. Chantage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHZH).
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- shahn
- TAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chantage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of chantage
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: shon-TAHZH.
What does chantage mean?
- Synonym of blackmail.
Where does chantage come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French chantage.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with chantage
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Questions about saying chantage
How do you pronounce chantage?
Say shahn-TAHZH. The American pronunciation is /ʃɑnˈtɑʒ/. In British English it is /ʃɒnˈtɑːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chantage?
Chantage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHZH). Broken into parts: shahn · TAHZH.
Is chantage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʃɒnˈtɑːʒ/ (shon-TAHZH).