How to Pronounce "chauffeur"
word
/ˈʃoʊfɝ/
SHOH-fur
/ʃəʊfˈɜː/
shoh-FUR
Definition
A person employed to drive a private car, especially for someone important or wealthy.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃoʊfɝ/
British English
/ʃəʊfˈɜː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOH-fur
UK
shoh-FUR
Listen in Context
The rich businessman has a chauffeur to drive him everywhere.
The chauffeur opened the door for the guests.
They hired a chauffeur for their wedding day.
He acts more like a friend than my chauffeur sometimes.