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How to Pronounce Charlotte

Charlotte (Charlotte)

Female · French

How to Pronounce Charlotte

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in French-speaking regions.

French names often have silent letters or nasal sounds.

Charlotte means "Free woman"—a French name with a rich history.

Charlotte has 2 syllables: SHAR-let.

Common spellings include Carlotta, Charlene, Lotte—all pronounced the same as Charlotte.

Phonetic Spelling of Charlotte

The phonetic spelling of Charlotte is:

SHAR-let
IPA
/ˈʃɑːrlət/

Charlotte Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Charlotte below.

Origin and Meaning of Charlotte

Charlotte is a French name meaning "Free woman". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Australia, Bangladesh, BE, BF, BG, Bahrain, BI, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, Egypt, ES, FI, France, France, GB, GG, GH, GR, GT, Guernsey, Hong Kong, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iran, Italy, JM, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LU, Libya, Luxembourg, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, NZ, New Zealand, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Kingdom, Yemen, South Africa. French feminine of Charles

Common Mispronunciations of Charlotte

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct French pronunciation emphasizes SHAR-let
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Charlotte should be pronounced with its original French phonetics
  • "Carlotta" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Charlotte
  • "Charlene" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Charlotte

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Charlotte?
Charlotte is pronounced SHAR-let.
What is the correct pronunciation of Charlotte?
The correct pronunciation of Charlotte is SHAR-let. (IPA: /ˈʃɑːrlət/)
Is Charlotte a French name?
Yes, Charlotte is a French name meaning "Free woman".
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