How to pronounce chatterbox
Say it like CHAT-er-bahks. Chatterbox has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAT).
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- CHAT
- er
- bahks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chatterbox 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bahksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of chatterbox
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHAT-uh-boks.
What does chatterbox mean?
- One who chats or talks to excess.
- Synonym of cootie catcher (“children's fortune-telling device”).
- Synonym of chatterbot.
Where does chatterbox come from?
From chatter + box.
Questions about saying chatterbox
How do you pronounce chatterbox?
Say CHAT-er-bahks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃætərˌbɑks/. In British English it is /ˈtʃætəˌbɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chatterbox?
Chatterbox has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAT). Broken into parts: CHAT · er · bahks.
Is chatterbox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃætəˌbɒks/ (CHAT-uh-boks).