How to pronounce chanterelle
Say it like CHAN-tuh-rel. Chanterelle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAN).
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- CHAN
- tuh
- rel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chanterelle 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- relKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of chanterelle
American and British speakers say chanterelle in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃæntərɛl/ in the US and /ˈtʃæntərɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAN-tuh-rel.
What does chanterelle mean?
- A widely distributed edible mushroom, Cantharellus cibarius, being yellow and trumpet-shaped; or any similar mushroom of the genera Cantharellus, Polyozellus or Gomphus, not all of which are edible.
- The highest string of the violin or similar instrument.
Questions about saying chanterelle
How do you pronounce chanterelle?
Say CHAN-tuh-rel. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæntərɛl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæntərɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chanterelle?
Chanterelle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAN). Broken into parts: CHAN · tuh · rel.
Do Americans and Brits say chanterelle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃæntərɛl/ and the British form is /ˈtʃæntərɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.