How to pronounce chapters
Say it like CHAP-terz. Chapters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAP).
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US American/ˈtʃæptɚz/CHAP-terz
UK British/ˈtʃæptəz/CHAP-tuz
- CHAP
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chapters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chapters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAP-tuz.
What does chapters mean?
noun
- plural of chapter How to pronounce chapter
- third-person singular simple present indicative of chapter How to pronounce chapter
Questions about saying chapters
How do you pronounce chapters?
Say CHAP-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæptɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæptəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chapters?
Chapters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAP). Broken into parts: CHAP · terz.
Is chapters pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃæptəz/ (CHAP-tuz).