How to pronounce chardonnays
Say it like char-DON-ayz. Chardonnays has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DON).
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- char
- DON
- ayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chardonnays pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- charKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chardonnays
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: chah-DON-ayz.
What does chardonnays mean?
- plural of chardonnay How to pronounce chardonnay
Questions about saying chardonnays
How do you pronounce chardonnays?
Say char-DON-ayz. The American pronunciation is /tʃɑrˈdɑneɪz/. In British English it is /tʃɑːˈdɒneɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chardonnays?
Chardonnays has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DON). Broken into parts: char · DON · ayz.
Is chardonnays 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 /tʃɑːˈdɒneɪz/ (chah-DON-ayz).