How to pronounce Chatham
Say it like CHAT-um. Chatham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAT).
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- CHAT
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chatham pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Chatham
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHAT-um.
What does Chatham mean?
- A port and town on the River Medway in Kent, England; the home of the Royal dockyard (OS grid ref TQ7667).
Where does Chatham come from?
From an Old Welsh word cēd, meaning "wood" + hām (“home”).
Words that rhyme with Chatham
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Chatham.
Questions about saying Chatham
How do you pronounce Chatham?
Say CHAT-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃætəm/. In British English it is /ˈtʃætəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Chatham?
Chatham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAT). Broken into parts: CHAT · um.
Is Chatham 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 /ˈtʃætəm/ (CHAT-um).