How to Pronounce Chardonnay

To pronounce "chardonnay", say CHARD-onn-ay — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌʃɑɹ.dnˈeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌʃɑɹ.dnˈeɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chardonnay”

"chardonnay" has 3 syllables: chard-onn-ay. It rhymes with chikane and donnay, if that helps it stick.

What does chardonnay mean?

noun

  1. A green-skinned grape variety used to make a white wine.
  2. A variety of wine made from this grape.

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Words that rhyme with chardonnay

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chikanedonnayfacianelesanesonghaivillafaneyamane

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chardonnay"?▾

"Chardonnay" has 3 syllables: chard · onn · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "chardonnay"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chardonnay" is /ˌʃɑɹ.dnˈeɪ/.

What does "chardonnay" mean?▾

Chardonnay: A green-skinned grape variety used to make a white wine.

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