How to pronounce chifforobe
Say it like SHIF-uh-rohb. Chifforobe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIF).
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- SHIF
- uh
- rohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chifforobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chifforobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHIF-uh-rohb.
What does chifforobe mean?
- A piece of furniture consisting of a wardrobe combined with a chest of drawers.
Where does chifforobe come from?
Blend of chiffonier + wardrobe.
Questions about saying chifforobe
How do you pronounce chifforobe?
Say SHIF-uh-rohb. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪfəˌroʊb/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪfəˌrəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chifforobe?
Chifforobe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIF). Broken into parts: SHIF · uh · rohb.
Is chifforobe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃɪfəˌrəʊb/ (SHIF-uh-rohb).