American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'chaos' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "chaos" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "chaos"

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Simple pronunciation
kay-ahs
IPA transcription
/ˈkʰeɪ.ɑs/
Word frequency
4,540th

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What does "chaos" mean?

  1. a state where everything is in disorder and there is no control or order

Examples of "chaos" in a sentence

  • After the earthquake, there was chaos in the streets.
  • The sudden change caused chaos in the office.
  • The protest turned into chaos as violence erupted.

How common is "chaos"?

Chaos is the 4,540th most common word in English.

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