How to Pronounce "chaperone"
word
/ˈʃæpɝˌoʊn/
SHAP-uh-rohn
/ʃˈæpəɹˌəʊn/
SHAP-uh-rohn
Definition
A chaperone is an adult who goes with young people to make sure they act safely and appropriately, often at events or trips. It can also mean anyone who goes along to supervise or protect someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃæpɝˌoʊn/
British English
/ʃˈæpəɹˌəʊn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAP-uh-rohn
UK
SHAP-uh-rohn
Listen in Context
My mom was the chaperone on our school trip.
A chaperone must stay with the students at all times.
We need a chaperone for the dance.
They wouldn’t let the group leave without a chaperone.