How to pronounce chattel
Say it like CHAT-ul. Chattel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAT).
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- CHAT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chattel 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chattel
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHAT-ul.
What does chattel mean?
- Tangible, movable property.
- A slave.
Where does chattel come from?
From Middle English chatel, from Old French chatel, from Medieval Latin capitāle (English capital), from Latin capitālis (“of the head”), from caput (“head”) + -alis (“-al”).
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Words that rhyme with chattel
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Questions about saying chattel
How do you pronounce chattel?
Say CHAT-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃætəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃætəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chattel?
Chattel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAT). Broken into parts: CHAT · ul.
Is chattel 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 /ˈtʃætəl/ (CHAT-ul).