How to Pronounce Chaplain

To pronounce "chaplain", say CHAPL-ain — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃæp.lɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtʃæp.lɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chaplain”

"chaplain" has 2 syllables: chapl-ain. It rhymes with caplin and chaplin, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: chaplin, chaplan — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chaplain mean?

noun

  1. A member of a religious body (often, but not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to give pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
  2. A person without religious affiliation who carries out similar duties in a secular context.

Words that rhyme with chaplain

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caplinchaplinaplinapplincaplanchaplankaplainkaplankaplintaplin

Related words

priestpadreclericpreacherabbotecclesiasticministerpastor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chaplain"?▾

"Chaplain" has 2 syllables: chapl · ain.

What is the IPA transcription of "chaplain"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chaplain" is /ˈtʃæp.lɪn/.

What does "chaplain" mean?▾

Chaplain: A member of a religious body (often, but not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to give pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.

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