How to Pronounce "chieftain"
word
ˈtʃiftən
CHEEF-tin
tʃˈiːftən
CHEEFT-in
Definition
A chieftain is the leader of a tribe or a local group, especially in traditional or historical societies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃiftən
British English
tʃˈiːftən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHEEF-tin
UK
CHEEFT-in
Listen in Context
The chieftain greeted everyone at the festival.
A chieftain leads his people with wisdom.
The chieftain wore a colorful robe.
Many legends tell of a wise chieftain uniting the tribes.