To pronounce "chateau", say chat-EAU — 2 syllables, IPA /ʃæˈtoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
chateau
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/ʃæˈtoʊ/
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Break "chateau" into 2 beats and lean on "EAU" — that's the stressed one.
noun
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To pronounce "chateau", say chat-EAU — 2 syllables, IPA /ʃæˈtoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Chateau" has 2 syllables: chat · eau.
The IPA transcription of "chateau" is /ʃæˈtoʊ/.
Chateau: Alternative spelling of château.
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