How to pronounce Chester
Say it like CHES-ter. Chester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHES).
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- CHES
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chester pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Chester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHES-tuh.
What does Chester mean?
- a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
Words that rhyme with Chester
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Chester.
Questions about saying Chester
How do you pronounce Chester?
Say CHES-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Chester?
Chester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHES). Broken into parts: CHES · ter.
Is Chester 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 /ˈtʃɛstə/ (CHES-tuh).