How to pronounce charivari
Say it like shar-ih-VAR-ee. Charivari has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAR).
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US American/ʃɑrɪˈvɑri/shar-ih-VAR-ee
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- shar
- ih
- VAR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charivari pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sharKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does charivari mean?
noun
- The noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.
- Any loud, cacophonous noise or hubbub.
Where does charivari come from?
Borrowed from French charivari.
Words that rhyme with charivari
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Questions about saying charivari
How do you pronounce charivari?
Say shar-ih-VAR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ʃɑrɪˈvɑri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charivari?
Charivari has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAR). Broken into parts: shar · ih · VAR · ee.