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