How to Pronounce "chairperson"
word
CHAIR-per-suhn
CHAIR-puh-suhn
Definition
The person who leads or directs a meeting, committee, or organization. This word is gender-neutral and can refer to anyone in that position.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛɹˌpɝsən
British English
tʃˈeəpəsən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAIR-per-suhn
UK
CHAIR-puh-suhn
Listen in Context
The chairperson opened the meeting on time.
She was elected as the chairperson of the committee.
The chairperson asked everyone to be quiet.
Let's wait for the chairperson to arrive before starting.