How to pronounce chose
Say it like CHOHZ. Chose is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/tʃoʊz/CHOHZ
UK British/tʃəʊz/CHOHZ
- CHOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHOHZ.
What does chose mean?
verb
- simple past of choose and (archaic spelling) chuse
- A thing; personal property.
Words that rhyme with chose
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chose.
Questions about saying chose
How do you pronounce chose?
Say CHOHZ. The American pronunciation is /tʃoʊz/. In British English it is /tʃəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chose?
Chose is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHOHZ.
Is chose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /tʃəʊz/ (CHOHZ).