English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Chair Pronunciation
Chair is pronounced CHER, IPA /ˈtʃɛr/.
CHER
US /ˈtʃɛr/ · UK /ˈtʃeə/
Syllables: CHER (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A seat for one person with a back, or the person who runs a meeting.
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Chair in a Sentence
- Pull up a chair and sit down.
- She will chair the committee this year.
- The chair opened the meeting at ten.
Common Mispronunciations of Chair
Not CHAY-er
A single beat holds it. The vowel moves as it goes but never breaks into two pieces.
Not CHEER
Chair and cheer are a pair worth drilling. This one opens the mouth wide and cheer keeps it high and tight.
Tip: Chair now serves as a verb and as the title of whoever runs a meeting, which is why chairman is dropping out of use.
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