How to pronounce chamberlain
American English pronunciation
CHAYM-ber-lin
- IPA
- /ˈtʃeɪmbɚlɪn/
- Syllables
- CHAYM · ber · lin (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What chamberlain means
An official who runs a king's or noble's household
In a sentence: The chamberlain made sure the palace had enough candles, food and clean sheets for the queen's guests.
Where it comes from: It came into English through French from an old Germanic word. It first meant the person in charge of a ruler's private rooms.
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