How to pronounce charpoy
Say it like CHAR-poy. Charpoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
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US American/ˈtʃɑrpɔɪ/CHAR-poy
UK British/ˈtʃɑːpɔɪ/CHAH-poy
- CHAR
- poy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charpoy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- poyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of charpoy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-poy.
What does charpoy mean?
noun
- A traditional bedstead used in South Asia, consisting of a wooden frame bordering a set of knotted ropes.
Questions about saying charpoy
How do you pronounce charpoy?
Say CHAR-poy. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrpɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːpɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charpoy?
Charpoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · poy.
Is charpoy 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 /ˈtʃɑːpɔɪ/ (CHAH-poy).