How to pronounce chaos
chaos
/ˈkeɪɑːs/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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What to watch for
ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.
Chaos, sound by sound
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /eɪ/as in day | Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /ɑː/as in father | A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
In a sentence
A horrible chaos reigns in the living room.
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce chaos?
Chaos is pronounced /ˈkeɪɑːs/ in American English.
How many syllables are in chaos?
Chaos has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in chaos?
The first syllable: /ˈkeɪɑːs/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in chaos?
ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.