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How to pronounce chili

chili
/ˈtʃɪli/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Chili, sound by sound

/tʃ/as in chairOne sound: “t” released straight into “sh”.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

In a sentence

The chili burnt my tongue.

Words that rhyme with chili

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce chili?

Chili is pronounced /ˈtʃɪli/ in American English.

How many syllables are in chili?

Chili has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in chili?

The first syllable: /ˈtʃɪli/.

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