How to pronounce chocolate
Say it like CHAW-klut. Chocolate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAW).
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- CHAW
- klut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chocolate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- klutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chocolate
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: CHOK-uh-lut.
What does chocolate mean?
- a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
- a food made from roasted ground cacao beans
- a medium brown to dark-brown color
Where does chocolate come from?
Borrowed from Spanish chocolate, from Classical Nahuatl chocolātl, of uncertain origin.
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Questions about saying chocolate
How do you pronounce chocolate?
Say CHAW-klut. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɔklət/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɒkələt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chocolate?
Chocolate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAW). Broken into parts: CHAW · klut.
Is chocolate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈtʃɒkələt/ (CHOK-uh-lut).