How to pronounce chateau
Say it like sha-TOH. Chateau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- sha
- TOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chateau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chateau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sha-TOH.
What does chateau mean?
- Alternative spelling of château.
Words that rhyme with chateau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chateau.
Questions about saying chateau
How do you pronounce chateau?
Say sha-TOH. The American pronunciation is /ʃæˈtoʊ/. In British English it is /ʃæˈtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chateau?
Chateau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: sha · TOH.
Is chateau pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ʃæˈtəʊ/ (sha-TOH).