How to Pronounce Champion

"Champion" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈtʃæmpiən/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtʃæmpiən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/tʃˈæmpiən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “champion”

"champion" has 3 syllables: champion.

What does champion mean?

noun

  1. An ongoing winner in a game or contest.
  2. Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.

adjective

  1. Acting as a champion; having defeated all one's competitors.
  2. Excellent; beyond compare.

verb

  1. To promote, advocate, or act as a champion for (a cause, etc.).
  2. To challenge.

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How do you pronounce "champion"?▾

"Champion" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈtʃæmpiən/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "champion"?▾

"Champion" has 3 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "champion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "champion" is /ˈtʃæmpiən/.

What does "champion" mean?▾

Champion: An ongoing winner in a game or contest.

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