How to Pronounce Chieftaincy

To pronounce "chieftaincy", say CHIEFT-aincy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃiːftənsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈtʃiːftənsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chieftaincy”

"chieftaincy" has 2 syllables: chieft-aincy.

What does chieftaincy mean?

noun

  1. The position or period of rule of a chief.
  2. The area or population ruled by a chief.

Related words

chieftainshipchiefdomheadshipleadershipcompoundheadquartersheadchiefs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chieftaincy"?▾

"Chieftaincy" has 2 syllables: chieft · aincy.

What is the IPA transcription of "chieftaincy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chieftaincy" is /ˈtʃiːftənsi/.

What does "chieftaincy" mean?▾

Chieftaincy: The position or period of rule of a chief.

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