How to pronounce cochairman
Say it like KOH-chair-mun. Cochairman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- chair
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cochairman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- chairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cochairman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-chair-mun.
What does cochairman mean?
- A joint chairman.
Where does cochairman come from?
From co- + chairman.
Questions about saying cochairman
How do you pronounce cochairman?
Say KOH-chair-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊˌtʃɛrmən/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊˌtʃɛəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cochairman?
Cochairman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · chair · mun.
Is cochairman 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 /ˈkəʊˌtʃɛəmən/ (KOH-chair-mun).