How to Pronounce "chaise"
word
ˈʃeɪz
SHAYZ
ʃˈeɪz
SHAYZ
Definition
A 'chaise' is an old-fashioned term for a light, open carriage for one or two people, usually pulled by a horse. It can also mean a long chair (chaise lounge), but this is rare in modern English.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃeɪz
British English
ʃˈeɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAYZ
UK
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Listen in Context
The museum has a beautiful old chaise on display.
He arrived at the ball in a horse-drawn chaise.
In the story, the young woman rode in a chaise through the countryside.
Back in the 1800s, traveling by chaise was considered quite fancy.