How to pronounce chassis
Say it like CHAS-ee. Chassis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAS).
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- CHAS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chassis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chassis
American and British speakers say chassis in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃæsi/ in the US and /ˈʃæsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAS-ee.
What does chassis mean?
- alternative names for the body of a human being“Leonardo studied the human body”“he has a strong physique”
- a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device
- the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
Where does chassis come from?
Borrowed from French châssis, from châsse, from Latin capsa (“case”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with chassis
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Questions about saying chassis
How do you pronounce chassis?
Say CHAS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæsi/. In British English it is /ˈʃæsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chassis?
Chassis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAS). Broken into parts: CHAS · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say chassis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃæsi/ and the British form is /ˈʃæsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.