English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Chevrolet Pronunciation
Chevrolet is pronounced shev-ruh-LAY, IPA /ˌʃɛvrəˈleɪ/.
shev-ruh-LAY
US /ˌʃɛvrəˈleɪ/
Syllables: shev · ruh · LAY (3 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
proper noun (brand): An American car marque, founded by the Swiss racing driver Louis Chevrolet.
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Chevrolet in a Sentence
- His first car was a Chevrolet pickup.
- The Chevrolet badge has been on sale since 1911.
- They restore old Chevrolets in a barn outside town.
Common Mispronunciations of Chevrolet
Not SHEV-ruh-let
The final t is silent and the beat falls on the last syllable: shev-ruh-LAY. The name kept its French ending.
Not che-vruh-LAY
The opening ch is a sh sound here, unlike in cheddar or Chester.
Tip: Most speakers shorten it to Chevy, said SHE-vee.
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