How to pronounce chanting
Say it like CHAN-ting. Chanting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAN).
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- CHAN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chanting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chanting
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: CHAHN-ting.
What does chanting mean?
- the act of singing in a monotonous tone
Where does chanting come from?
From Middle English chauntynge; equivalent to chant + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with chanting
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Questions about saying chanting
How do you pronounce chanting?
Say CHAN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chanting?
Chanting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAN). Broken into parts: CHAN · ting.
Is chanting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/ (CHAHN-ting).