How to pronounce chanticleer
Say it like chan-tuh-KLEER. Chanticleer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLEER).
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- chan
- tuh
- KLEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chanticleer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chanticleer
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- 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-tih-kleer.
What does chanticleer mean?
- To make the crowing sound of a cock.
- To crow in exultation.
Where does chanticleer come from?
Attested in English since 1250–1300.
Words that rhyme with chanticleer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chanticleer.
Questions about saying chanticleer
How do you pronounce chanticleer?
Say chan-tuh-KLEER. The American pronunciation is /tʃæntəˈklɪr/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːntɪˌklɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chanticleer?
Chanticleer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLEER). Broken into parts: chan · tuh · KLEER.
Is chanticleer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈtʃɑːntɪˌklɪə/ (CHAHN-tih-kleer).