How to pronounce chehalis
Say it like shuh-HAY-lis. Chehalis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY).
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- shuh
- HAY
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chehalis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chehalis
American and British speakers say chehalis in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈheɪlɪs/ in the US and /ʃəˈheɪlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-HAY-lis.
What does chehalis mean?
- The sewellel (Aplodontia rufa).
Questions about saying chehalis
How do you pronounce chehalis?
Say shuh-HAY-lis. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈheɪlɪs/. In British English it is /ʃəˈheɪlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chehalis?
Chehalis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY). Broken into parts: shuh · HAY · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say chehalis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈheɪlɪs/ and the British form is /ʃəˈheɪlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.