How to Pronounce Charlatan

To pronounce "charlatan", say CHARL-at-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɑːlətən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈʃɑːlətən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “charlatan”

"charlatan" has 3 syllables: charl-at-an.

What does charlatan mean?

noun

  1. A mountebank, someone who addresses crowds in the street; (especially), an itinerant seller of medicines or drugs.
  2. A malicious trickster; a fake person, especially one who deceives for personal profit.

Synonyms

swindlertrickster

Related words

mountebankfakerfakefraudquackhackhealerchanter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "charlatan"?▾

"Charlatan" has 3 syllables: charl · at · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "charlatan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "charlatan" is /ˈʃɑːlətən/.

What does "charlatan" mean?▾

Charlatan: A mountebank, someone who addresses crowds in the street; (especially), an itinerant seller of medicines or drugs.

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