How to pronounce Chieftain in American English

/ˈʧiftən/

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Syllables

The word 'chieftain' has 2 syllables.
ˈʧif-tən

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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Chieftain'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Chieftain' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /ʧ/
Tongue	The tongue raises. It touches the roof of the mouth. Then it presses the roof of the mouth. Finally, it releases.
Lips	The corners of the lips are in. The rest of the lips flare.
Teeth	The teeth are together.
Air	The air passes through the mouth. The air builds up when tongue presses the roof of the mouth. The air comes through when the tongue releases.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords do not vibrate.
#3: /i/
Tongue	The tongue is tense and rises high. Then it moves to the front of the mouth. The tip of the tongue is low and behind the bottom front teeth.
Lips	The lips are tense and wide.
Jaw	The jaw drops, opening the mouth a little.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /f/
Lips	The bottom lips are in contact with the teeth.
Teeth	The top teeth press the bottom lips.
Air	The air flows through the teeth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords do not vibrate.
#5: /t/
Tongue	The tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.
Teeth	The teeth are together. Then they separate.
Air	Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords do not vibrate.
#6: /ə/
Tongue	The tongue remains forward and relaxed.
Lips	The lips relax.
Jaw	The jaw drops.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /n/
Tongue	Your tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
Air	The air flows through the nose.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.