To pronounce "chieftain", say CHIEFT-ain — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
chieftain
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CHIEFT-ain
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"chieftain" has 2 syllables: chieft-ain.
"Chieftain" has 2 syllables: chieft · ain.
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