How to Pronounce Chosen

To pronounce "chosen", say CHOS-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃəʊ.zən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtʃəʊ.zən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chosen”

"chosen" has 2 syllables: chos-en. It rhymes with frozen and hosen, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: chosun — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chosen mean?

verb

  1. To pick; to make the choice of; to select.

    “I chose a nice ripe apple from the fruit bowl.”

  2. To elect.

    “He was chosen as president in 1990.”

adjective

  1. Picked; selected
  2. Elected

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Words that rhyme with chosen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

frozenhosenclosenunfrozenhoazinbozenchosunambrosian

Related words

selectedelectpickedselectselectionselectiveoptionchoice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chosen"?▾

"Chosen" has 2 syllables: chos · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "chosen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chosen" is /ˈtʃəʊ.zən/.

What does "chosen" mean?▾

Chosen: To pick; to make the choice of; to select.

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