How to pronounce chorister
Say it like KOR-ih-ster. Chorister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- ih
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chorister pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chorister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOR-ih-stuh.
What does chorister mean?
- A singer in a choir; especially a child in a church or cathedral choir.“None of the new choristers can sing in tune but they will learn soon enough.”
- A director or leader of a choral group.“Jane was the chorister of her congregation's choir, and that occupied much of her time on the weekends.”
Where does chorister come from?
Derived from late Middle English queristre, from an Anglo-Norman variant of Old French cueriste, from cuer (see Middle French cuer).
Questions about saying chorister
How do you pronounce chorister?
Say KOR-ih-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒrɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chorister?
Chorister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · ih · ster.
Is chorister 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 /ˈkɒrɪstə/ (KOR-ih-stuh).