How to Pronounce "chattel"
word
ˈtʃætəɫ
CHAT-uhl
tʃˈætəl
CHAT-uhl
Definition
A chattel is something you own that is movable, such as furniture or personal belongings. Historically, the word also refers to people who were treated as property, especially slaves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃætəɫ
British English
tʃˈætəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAT-uhl
UK
CHAT-uhl
Listen in Context
All the chattel in the house was listed in the will.
Cows and horses used to be considered chattel on a farm.
Jewelry is a type of chattel that can be easily moved.
After the house fire, their only remaining chattel was an old photograph album.