How to Pronounce "charlemagne"
word
ˈʃɑɹɫəˌmeɪn
SHAR-luh-MAYN
ˈʃɑːləmeɪn
SHAH-luh-mayn
Definition
Charlemagne was a famous king and emperor who united much of Western Europe during the early Middle Ages. He ruled as the King of the Franks and became the first Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɑɹɫəˌmeɪn
British English
ˈʃɑːləmeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAR-luh-MAYN
UK
SHAH-luh-mayn
Listen in Context
Charlemagne became the first Holy Roman Emperor in the year 800.
Many historians study the life of Charlemagne.
Charlemagne united many different tribes in Europe.
People often call Charlemagne the "Father of Europe" because of his impact.