How to pronounce chaperon
Say it like SHAP-uh-rohn. Chaperon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAP).
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- SHAP
- uh
- rohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaperon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chaperon
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHAP-uh-rohn.
What does chaperon mean?
- An adult who accompanies or supervises one or more young, unmarried men or women during social occasions, usually with the specific intent of preventing some types of social or sexual interactions or illegal behavior.
- A type of hood, often ornamental or official, with an attached cape and a tail, later worn as a hat with the face hole put over the top of the head instead.
- A device placed on the foreheads of horses which draw the hearse in pompous funerals.
- To accompany; to escort.
- To mother.
Where does chaperon come from?
From French chaperon (“hood”), from Middle French, "head covering", from Old French chape.
Words that rhyme with chaperon
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Words that sound like chaperon
Questions about saying chaperon
How do you pronounce chaperon?
Say SHAP-uh-rohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæpəˌroʊn/. In British English it is /ˈʃæpəˌrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaperon?
Chaperon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAP). Broken into parts: SHAP · uh · rohn.
Is chaperon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃæpəˌrəʊn/ (SHAP-uh-rohn).
What words sound the same as chaperon?
Chaperon sounds the same as chaperone in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.