How to pronounce chartered
Say it like CHAR-terd. Chartered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
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- CHAR
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chartered 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chartered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-tud.
What does chartered mean?
- hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers“a chartered plane”“the chartered buses arrived on time”
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Questions about saying chartered
How do you pronounce chartered?
Say CHAR-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chartered?
Chartered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · terd.
Is chartered 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 /ˈtʃɑːtəd/ (CHAH-tud).