How to Pronounce Champion

To pronounce "champion", say CHAMP-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃæmpiən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtʃæmpiən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/tʃˈæmpiən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “champion”

"champion" has 2 syllables: champ-ion. It rhymes with lampion and rampion, if that helps it stick.

What does champion mean?

noun

  1. An ongoing winner in a game or contest.

    “The defending champion is expected to defeat his challenger.”

  2. Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.

    “Barcelona is eligible to play in FIFA Club World Cup as the champion of Europe.”

verb

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

adjective

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

Synonyms

paladin

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Words that rhyme with champion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lampionrampiontampioncampiongrampian

Related words

prizewinningboosterdefendsupporterfighterherosuperiorbest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "champion"?▾

"Champion" has 2 syllables: champ · ion.

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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