How do you pronounce "chateau"?

In American English: /ʃæˈtoʊ/ (sha-TOH). In British English: /ʃˈatəʊ/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ʃæˈtoʊ/ (sha-TOH). In Australian English: /ʃˈatəʊ/ (SH).

Is "chateau" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ʃæˈtoʊ/ (sha-TOH), while in British English it's /ʃˈatəʊ/ (SH).

How to Pronounce "chateau"

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chateau

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/ʃæˈtoʊ/

sha-TOH

Syllable Breakdown

ʃæcha·toʊteau

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