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How to pronounce chancellor

chancellor
/ˈtʃænsələr/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈtʃænslər/.

Chancellor, sound by sound

/tʃ/as in chairOne sound: “t” released straight into “sh”.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

Angela Merkel is the first female German chancellor.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce chancellor?

Chancellor is pronounced /ˈtʃænsələr/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈtʃænslər/, is also used.

How many syllables are in chancellor?

Chancellor has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in chancellor?

The first syllable: /ˈtʃænsələr/.

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