How to pronounce chiffonier
Say it like shif-uh-NEER. Chiffonier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER).
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- shif
- uh
- NEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiffonier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shifGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chiffonier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: shif-uh-NEER.
What does chiffonier mean?
- A tall, elegant chest of drawers, often with a mirror attached.
- One who gathers rags and odds and ends; a ragpicker.
- A receptacle for rags or shreds.
Where does chiffonier come from?
Borrowed from French chiffonnier.
Words that rhyme with chiffonier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chiffonier.
Questions about saying chiffonier
How do you pronounce chiffonier?
Say shif-uh-NEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃɪfəˈnɪr/. In British English it is /ˌʃɪfəˈnɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiffonier?
Chiffonier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER). Broken into parts: shif · uh · NEER.
Is chiffonier 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 /ˌʃɪfəˈnɪə/ (shif-uh-NEER).