How to Pronounce Chandelier

To pronounce "chandelier", say chand-el-IER — 3 syllables, IPA /ʃændəˈɫɪɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

chandelier

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ʃændəˈɫɪɹ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ʃˌændəlˈiə/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “chandelier”

Break "chandelier" into 3 beats and lean on "IER" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with austere and sneer, if that helps it stick.

What does chandelier mean?

noun

  1. A branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling
  2. (auction) A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction.

Synonyms

wall

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Words that rhyme with chandelier

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chandelier"?▾

"Chandelier" has 3 syllables: chand · el · ier.

What is the IPA transcription of "chandelier"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chandelier" is /ʃændəˈɫɪɹ/.

What does "chandelier" mean?▾

Chandelier: A branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

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