How to pronounce Chartres
Say it like CHAR-treez. Chartres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtʃɑrtriz/CHAR-treez
UK British/ˈʃɑːtrə/SHAH-truh
- CHAR
- treez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chartres 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.
- treezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Chartres
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-truh.
What does Chartres mean?
proper noun
- A city, the capital of Eure-et-Loir department, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
- plural of chartre
Where does Chartres come from?
From French Chartres, from Latin Carnūtēs, name of a Gaulish tribe, from a Celtic root for “rock, stone”.
Questions about saying Chartres
How do you pronounce Chartres?
Say CHAR-treez. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrtriz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːtrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Chartres?
Chartres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · treez.
Is Chartres 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 /ˈʃɑːtrə/ (SHAH-truh).