How to pronounce charter
Say it like CHAR-ter. Charter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
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- CHAR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of charter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-tuh.
What does charter mean?
- a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation
- a contract to hire or lease transportation
- hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
- grant a charter to
- engage for service under a term of contract“We took an apartment on a quiet street”“Let's rent a car”
Where does charter come from?
From Middle English charter, chartre, borrowed from Old French chartre, from Latin chartula (diminutive of charta).
Words that rhyme with charter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of charter.
Questions about saying charter
How do you pronounce charter?
Say CHAR-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charter?
Charter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · ter.
Is charter 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 /ˈtʃɑːtə/ (CHAH-tuh).