How to pronounce chinaware
Say it like CHY-nuh-wair. Chinaware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHY).
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- CHY
- nuh
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chinaware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of chinaware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHY-nuh-wair.
What does chinaware mean?
- Synonym of china: porcelain tableware.
Where does chinaware come from?
Alternative case form of Chinaware, China-ware, &c., from China + -ware.
Questions about saying chinaware
How do you pronounce chinaware?
Say CHY-nuh-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaɪnəwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaɪnəwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chinaware?
Chinaware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHY). Broken into parts: CHY · nuh · wair.
Is chinaware 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 /ˈtʃaɪnəwɛə/ (CHY-nuh-wair).