How to pronounce chetnik
Say it like CHET-nik. Chetnik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHET).
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- CHET
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chetnik pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chetnik
American and British speakers say chetnik in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɛtnɪk/ in the US and /ˈtʃɛtnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHET-nik.
What does chetnik mean?
- An adherent of a nationalist revival of the historical Chetnik movement.
Where does chetnik come from?
From Serbo-Croatian četnik, from četa (“band, group”) + -nik.
Questions about saying chetnik
How do you pronounce chetnik?
Say CHET-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛtnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛtnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chetnik?
Chetnik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHET). Broken into parts: CHET · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say chetnik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɛtnɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɛtnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.