How to pronounce chaur
Say it like CHOR. Chaur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of chaur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAW.
What does chaur mean?
- A kind of ceremonial fan used by Sikhs, made from yak hair, which is waved over the Guru Granth Sahib.
Words that rhyme with chaur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chaur.
Words that sound like chaur
Questions about saying chaur
How do you pronounce chaur?
Say CHOR. The American pronunciation is /tʃɔr/. In British English it is /tʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaur?
Chaur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHOR.
Is chaur 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 /tʃɔː/ (CHAW).
What words sound the same as chaur?
Chaur sounds the same as chore in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.