How to pronounce tjaele
Say it like CHAY-luh. Tjaele has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAY).
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- CHAY
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tjaele pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tjaele
American and British speakers say tjaele in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃeɪlə/ in the US and /ˈtʃeɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAY-luh.
What does tjaele mean?
- frozen ground
Where does tjaele come from?
Borrowed from Swedish tjäle, which is descended from Old Swedish *þiæli, from Old Norse þeli (“frozen ground”), which is related to þel (“nap on wool; underwool”), and ultimately from Proto-Germanic *þelą.
Words that rhyme with tjaele
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Questions about saying tjaele
How do you pronounce tjaele?
Say CHAY-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃeɪlə/. In British English it is /ˈtʃeɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tjaele?
Tjaele has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAY). Broken into parts: CHAY · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say tjaele the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃeɪlə/ and the British form is /ˈtʃeɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.