How to pronounce chanter
Say it like CHAN-ter. Chanter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAN).
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- CHAN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chanter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chanter
- 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: CHAHN-tuh.
What does chanter mean?
- One who chants or sings.
- A priest who sings in a chantry.
- The pipe of a bagpipe on which the melody is played.
Where does chanter come from?
From Middle English chauntour, from Old French chanteor, from Latin cantor; equivalent to chant + -er.
Words that rhyme with chanter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chanter.
Questions about saying chanter
How do you pronounce chanter?
Say CHAN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chanter?
Chanter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAN). Broken into parts: CHAN · ter.
Is chanter 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 /ˈtʃɑːntə/ (CHAHN-tuh).