How to Pronounce Charnel

To pronounce "charnel", say CHARN-el — 2 syllables, IPA /[tʃɑːnəl]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/[tʃɑːnəl]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “charnel”

"charnel" has 2 syllables: charn-el. It rhymes with carnal and darnel, if that helps it stick.

What does charnel mean?

noun

  1. A chapel attached to a mortuary.
  2. A repository for dead bodies.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a charnel, deathlike, sepulchral.

Words that rhyme with charnel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

carnaldarnelkarnalarnalarnallarnellbarnaulbarnellcarnealcarnelldarnallfarnall

Related words

sepulchralghastlyoffensivecharnelhousecharnel-housechapelchantrymorthouse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "charnel"?▾

"Charnel" has 2 syllables: charn · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "charnel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "charnel" is /[tʃɑːnəl]/.

What does "charnel" mean?▾

Charnel: A chapel attached to a mortuary.

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