To pronounce "chieftainess", say CHIEFT-ain-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
chieftainess
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CHIEFT-ain-ess
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"chieftainess" has 3 syllables: chieft-ain-ess.
"Chieftainess" has 3 syllables: chieft · ain · ess.
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