How to Pronounce Chaos

"Chaos" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈkeɪɑs/ in IPA and it has 2 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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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkeɪɑs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˈeɪɒs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “chaos”

"chaos" has 2 syllables: chaos.

What does chaos mean?

noun

  1. The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony.
  2. Any state of disorder; a confused or amorphous mixture or conglomeration.

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How do you pronounce "chaos"?▾

"Chaos" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈkeɪɑs/ in IPA and it has 2 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 "chaos"?▾

"Chaos" has 2 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "chaos"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chaos" is /ˈkeɪɑs/.

What does "chaos" mean?▾

Chaos: The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony.

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