How to Pronounce "charlatan"
word
ˈʃɑɹɫətən
SHAHR-luh-tuhn
ʃˈɑːlətən
SHAH-luh-tuhn
Definition
A charlatan is someone who pretends to have skills or knowledge that they do not really have, usually to trick or deceive others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɑɹɫətən
British English
ʃˈɑːlətən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAHR-luh-tuhn
UK
SHAH-luh-tuhn
Listen in Context
The charlatan promised to heal people with his fake medicine.
Everyone believed the charlatan until he was exposed.
The charlatan tricked many people out of their money.
After a few weeks, it was clear he was just a charlatan with no real skills.