How to Pronounce Chairman

To pronounce "chairman", say CHAIRM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃɛːmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtʃɛːmən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chairman”

"chairman" has 2 syllables: chairm-an. It rhymes with airman and cochairman, if that helps it stick.

What does chairman mean?

noun

  1. A person presiding over a meeting.
  2. The head of a corporate or governmental board of directors, a committee, or other formal entity.

verb

  1. To serve as chairman.

Words that rhyme with chairman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

airmancochairmanbearmanbehrmanbehrmannchairmenehrmanehrmannfehrmangehrmangehrmannherrman

Related words

chairpersonpresidentchairwomanchairpresidencypresidingprespresidential

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chairman"?▾

"Chairman" has 2 syllables: chairm · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "chairman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chairman" is /ˈtʃɛːmən/.

What does "chairman" mean?▾

Chairman: A person presiding over a meeting.

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