How to Pronounce “Chiwetel Ejiofor”
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- American (US)
- /tʃɪˈwetəl ˌedʒiˈoʊfɔːr/
- British (UK)
- /tʃɪˈwetəl ˌedʒiˈəʊfɔː/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Chiwetel Ejiofor” has 7 syllables, and the transcription /tʃɪˈwetəl ˌedʒiˈoʊfɔːr/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /tʃɪˈwetəl ˌedʒiˈoʊfɔːr/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce "Chiwetel Ejiofor" in American vs British English?
American English: /tʃɪˈwetəl ˌedʒiˈoʊfɔːr/. British English: /tʃɪˈwetəl ˌedʒiˈəʊfɔː/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "Chiwetel Ejiofor"?
/tʃɪˈwetəl ˌedʒiˈoʊfɔːr/ in American English, /tʃɪˈwetəl ˌedʒiˈəʊfɔː/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Chiwetel Ejiofor"?
“Chiwetel Ejiofor” has 7 syllables, and the transcription /tʃɪˈwetəl ˌedʒiˈoʊfɔːr/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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