How to pronounce chivalric
Say it like shuh-VAL-rik. Chivalric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL).
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- shuh
- VAL
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chivalric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chivalric
American and British speakers say chivalric in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈvælrɪk/ in the US and /ʃɪˈvælrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: shih-VAL-rik.
What does chivalric mean?
- of, or relating to chivalry
- gallant and respectful, especially to women
Where does chivalric come from?
From chivalry + -ic.
Questions about saying chivalric
How do you pronounce chivalric?
Say shuh-VAL-rik. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈvælrɪk/. In British English it is /ʃɪˈvælrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chivalric?
Chivalric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL). Broken into parts: shuh · VAL · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say chivalric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈvælrɪk/ and the British form is /ʃɪˈvælrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.