How to pronounce chaplain
Say it like CHAP-lun. Chaplain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAP).
- CHAP
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaplain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chaplain
American and British speakers say chaplain in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃæplən/ in the US and /ˈtʃæplɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAP-lin.
What does chaplain mean?
- A member of a religious body (who is often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
- A person without religious affiliation who carries out similar duties in a secular context.
Where does chaplain come from?
From Middle English chapeleyn, from Old French chapelain, from Medieval Latin, Late Latin cappellānus, from cappella.
Words that rhyme with chaplain
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Words that sound like chaplain
Questions about saying chaplain
How do you pronounce chaplain?
Say CHAP-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæplən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæplɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaplain?
Chaplain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAP). Broken into parts: CHAP · lun.
Do Americans and Brits say chaplain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃæplən/ and the British form is /ˈtʃæplɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as chaplain?
Chaplain sounds the same as Chaplin in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.