How to pronounce charlatans
Say it like SHAR-luh-tunz. Charlatans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR).
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- SHAR
- luh
- tunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charlatans pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of charlatans
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHAH-luh-tunz.
What does charlatans mean?
- plural of charlatan How to pronounce charlatan
Questions about saying charlatans
How do you pronounce charlatans?
Say SHAR-luh-tunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrlətənz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːlətənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charlatans?
Charlatans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR). Broken into parts: SHAR · luh · tunz.
Is charlatans 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 /ˈʃɑːlətənz/ (SHAH-luh-tunz).