How to pronounce chevalier
Say it like shev-uh-LEER. Chevalier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEER).
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- shev
- uh
- LEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chevalier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shevGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chevalier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: shev-uh-LEER.
What does chevalier mean?
- In tarot cards, the card between the valet and the dame.
Where does chevalier come from?
From Middle English chivaler or chevaler (also shyvalere while code-switching), from Anglo-Norman chevaler or chivaler, later refashioned after French chevalier, from Late Latin caballārius (“horseman”), from Latin caballus (“horse”).
Words that rhyme with chevalier
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Questions about saying chevalier
How do you pronounce chevalier?
Say shev-uh-LEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃɛvəˈlɪr/. In British English it is /ˌʃɛvəˈlɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chevalier?
Chevalier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEER). Broken into parts: shev · uh · LEER.
Is chevalier 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 /ˌʃɛvəˈlɪə/ (shev-uh-LEER).