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chanticleer

Pronunciation: [ˈʃæntɪˌklɪr]

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Learn how to use chanticleer in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “literature”

(noun) a term for a rooster, especially one that is proud or loud. In stories, a chanticleer is often depicted as a confident rooster who likes to crow loudly in the morning.

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The chanticleer woke everyone up with its cheerful crowing at dawn.

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There was no chanticleer to announce the sunrise, so it was very quiet in the morning.

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Have you ever seen a chanticleer in a story or a cartoon?

Context: “folklore”

(noun) a character in folklore or fables, typically representing a proud or boastful personality. This character can teach us lessons about pride and humility.

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In the fable, the chanticleer learned that being overly proud could lead to trouble.

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The other animals did not trust the chanticleer because it was not humble at all.

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What lesson do you think the chanticleer learned at the end of the story?

How to pronounce chanticleer

Pronunciation: [ˈʃæntɪˌklɪr]

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