How to pronounce chatelaine
Say it like SHAT-uh-layn. Chatelaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAT).
- SHAT
- uh
- layn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chatelaine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chatelaine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHAT-uh-layn.
What does chatelaine mean?
- The mistress of a castle or large household.
- A similar thing in miniature attached to a watchchain.
Where does chatelaine come from?
Borrowed from French châtelaine, the feminine form of châtelain (“castle-keeper, castellan; one living in a castle”), from Medieval Latin castellanus (“occupants of a castle”), from castellum (“castle, fort”) (diminutive of castrum (“castle
Questions about saying chatelaine
How do you pronounce chatelaine?
Say SHAT-uh-layn. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃætəˌleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈʃætəleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chatelaine?
Chatelaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAT). Broken into parts: SHAT · uh · layn.
Is chatelaine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈʃætəleɪn/ (SHAT-uh-layn).