How to pronounce Chichester
Say it like CHICH-eh-ster. Chichester has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHICH).
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- CHICH
- eh
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chichester pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Chichester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHICH-eh-stuh.
What does Chichester mean?
- A small area of South Shields, Metropolitan Borough of South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England (OS grid ref NZ3665).
- A region in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States; see "Derived terms" below.
Where does Chichester come from?
Reputedly from Old English personal name Ċissa + ċeaster (“fort, manor, town”).
Questions about saying Chichester
How do you pronounce Chichester?
Say CHICH-eh-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪtʃɛstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪtʃɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Chichester?
Chichester has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHICH). Broken into parts: CHICH · eh · ster.
Is Chichester 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 /ˈtʃɪtʃɛstə/ (CHICH-eh-stuh).