How to pronounce chiefdom
Say it like CHEEF-dum. Chiefdom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEEF).
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- CHEEF
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiefdom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chiefdom
American and British speakers say chiefdom in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃifdəm/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːfdəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEEF-dum.
What does chiefdom mean?
- The role or status of chief.“the privileges of chiefdom”
- An area or region governed by a chief.
- A society larger than a tribe, but smaller or simpler than a state.
Where does chiefdom come from?
From chief + -dom. Piecewise doublet of chefdom.
Words that rhyme with chiefdom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chiefdom.
Questions about saying chiefdom
How do you pronounce chiefdom?
Say CHEEF-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃifdəm/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːfdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiefdom?
Chiefdom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEEF). Broken into parts: CHEEF · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say chiefdom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃifdəm/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːfdəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.