How to pronounce chauvinist
Say it like SHOH-vuh-nust. Chauvinist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- vuh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chauvinist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chauvinist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-vuh-nust.
What does chauvinist mean?
- a person with a prejudiced belief in the superiority of his or her own kind
- an extreme bellicose nationalist
Questions about saying chauvinist
How do you pronounce chauvinist?
Say SHOH-vuh-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊvənəst/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊvənəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chauvinist?
Chauvinist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · vuh · nust.
Is chauvinist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃəʊvənəst/ (SHOH-vuh-nust).