How to Pronounce "chaperoning"
word
ˈʃæpɝˌoʊnɪŋ
SHAP-er-oh-ning
ʃˈæpəɹˌəʊnɪŋ
shap-uh-ROH-ning
Definition
Being present to supervise and ensure the proper behavior of a younger person or group, especially during events or trips.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃæpɝˌoʊnɪŋ
British English
ʃˈæpəɹˌəʊnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAP-er-oh-ning
UK
shap-uh-ROH-ning
Listen in Context
My mother is chaperoning our class trip.
He is chaperoning his little sister at the party.
The teacher is chaperoning the students on their museum visit.
No one likes chaperoning a group of energetic teenagers, but someone has to do it.