How to pronounce charlotte
Say it like SHAR-lut. Charlotte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR).
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- SHAR
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charlotte 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.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of charlotte
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-lut.
What does charlotte mean?
- a mold lined with cake or crumbs and filled with fruit or whipped cream or custard
- the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
Where does charlotte come from?
Borrowed from French charlotte, or possibly from Middle English charlet, charlette (“dish made from eggs, meat, milk, etc.”), probably from Old French char laitée (“meat with milk”).
Words that rhyme with charlotte
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of charlotte.
Questions about saying charlotte
How do you pronounce charlotte?
Say SHAR-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrlət/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charlotte?
Charlotte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR). Broken into parts: SHAR · lut.
Is charlotte 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 /ˈʃɑːlət/ (SHAH-lut).