How to Pronounce "chaperon"
word
ˈʃæ.pəˌɹəʊn
SHAP-uh-rohn
ʃˈæpəɹˌəʊn
shap-uh-ROHN
Definition
A chaperon is an adult who goes with young people to watch over them and make sure they behave properly, usually in social events.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃæ.pəˌɹəʊn
British English
ʃˈæpəɹˌəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAP-uh-rohn
UK
shap-uh-ROHN
Listen in Context
A chaperon went with the students on their trip.
Every school dance has a chaperon to watch the kids.
Her aunt acted as her chaperon at the party.
They wouldn't let us go to the concert without a chaperon.