How to pronounce chaperones
Say it like SHAP-uh-rohnz. Chaperones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAP).
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- SHAP
- uh
- rohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaperones 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.
- rohnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chaperones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHAP-uh-rohnz.
What does chaperones mean?
- plural of chaperone How to pronounce chaperone
- third-person singular simple present indicative of chaperone How to pronounce chaperone
Questions about saying chaperones
How do you pronounce chaperones?
Say SHAP-uh-rohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæpəˌroʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈʃæpəˌrəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaperones?
Chaperones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAP). Broken into parts: SHAP · uh · rohnz.
Is chaperones 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 /ˈʃæpəˌrəʊnz/ (SHAP-uh-rohnz).