How to pronounce chiffre
Say it like SHEE-fruh. Chiffre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE).
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- SHEE
- fruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiffre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chiffre
American and British speakers say chiffre in essentially the same way: /ˈʃifrə/ in the US and /ˈʃiːfrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEE-fruh.
What does chiffre mean?
- A figure or motif (short melodic or lyrical passage that is repeated).
Where does chiffre come from?
Borrowed from French chiffre.
Questions about saying chiffre
How do you pronounce chiffre?
Say SHEE-fruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃifrə/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːfrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiffre?
Chiffre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE). Broken into parts: SHEE · fruh.
Do Americans and Brits say chiffre the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃifrə/ and the British form is /ˈʃiːfrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.