How to Pronounce Chariot

To pronounce "chariot", say CHAR-iot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chariot”

"chariot" has 2 syllables: char-iot. It rhymes with lariat and proletariat, if that helps it stick.

What does chariot mean?

noun

  1. A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle, used in Bronze Age and Early Iron Age warfare.
  2. A light four-wheeled carriage used for ceremonial or pleasure purposes.

verb

  1. To convey by, or as if by, chariot.
  2. To ride in a chariot.

Words that rhyme with chariot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lariatproletariatvariatesecretariat

Related words

coachcartwagonwheelbarrowbandwagoncarriagetruckcar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chariot"?▾

"Chariot" has 2 syllables: char · iot.

What is the IPA transcription of "chariot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chariot" is /ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/.

What does "chariot" mean?▾

Chariot: A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle, used in Bronze Age and Early Iron Age warfare.

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