How to pronounce chert
Say it like CHURT. Chert is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chert pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of chert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHURT.
What does chert mean?
- Massive, usually dull-colored and opaque, quartzite, hornstone, impure chalcedony, or other flint-like mineral.
- A flint-like tool made from chert.
Words that rhyme with chert
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chert.
Questions about saying chert
How do you pronounce chert?
Say CHURT. The American pronunciation is /tʃɝt/. In British English it is /tʃɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chert?
Chert is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHURT.
Is chert 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 /tʃɜːt/ (CHURT).