How to pronounce chosen
Say it like CHOH-zun. Chosen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOH).
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- CHOH
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chosen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chosen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHOH-zun.
What does chosen mean?
- one who is the object of choice; who is given preference“she was Mama's chosen”
- an exclusive group of people“one of the elect who have power inside the government”
- the name for Korea as a Japanese province (1910-1945)
Where does chosen come from?
From Middle English chosen, ychosen, ichosen, re-analyzed variant of coren, icoren, ȝecoren (“chosen”), from Old English coren, ġecoren (“chosen”), past participle of Old English ċēosan (“to choose”).
Words that rhyme with chosen
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Questions about saying chosen
How do you pronounce chosen?
Say CHOH-zun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃoʊzən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃəʊzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chosen?
Chosen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOH). Broken into parts: CHOH · zun.
Is chosen 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 /ˈtʃəʊzən/ (CHOH-zun).