How to Pronounce "charter"
word
/ˈtʃɑɹtɝ/
CHAR-tur
/tʃˈɑːtɐ/
CHAR-tuh
Definition
A charter is an official document that gives rights or powers to a group, or an agreement to rent a vehicle like a bus, plane, or boat for private use.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃɑɹtɝ/
British English
/tʃˈɑːtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAR-tur
UK
CHAR-tuh
Listen in Context
The new school opened under a special charter.
We decided to charter a bus for the field trip.
The company's charter explains its main goals.
They decided to charter a private plane for their vacation in the Bahamas.