How to pronounce chesterfield
Say it like CHES-ter-feeld. Chesterfield has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHES).
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- CHES
- ter
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chesterfield 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.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chesterfield
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHES-tuh-feeld.
What does chesterfield mean?
- A couch, sofa, or love seat with padded arms and back of the same height, often curved outward at the top.
- Any couch or sofa.
Where does chesterfield come from?
From Chesterfield. Named after Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield (1694–1773), who commissioned the first such couch.
Questions about saying chesterfield
How do you pronounce chesterfield?
Say CHES-ter-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛstɚˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛstəfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chesterfield?
Chesterfield has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHES). Broken into parts: CHES · ter · feeld.
Is chesterfield 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 /ˈtʃɛstəfiːld/ (CHES-tuh-feeld).