How to pronounce chains
Say it like CHAYNZ. Chains is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chains pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chains
American and British speakers say chains in essentially the same way: /tʃeɪnz/ in the US and /tʃeɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAYNZ.
What does chains mean?
- metal shackles; for hands or legs
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with chains
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chains.
Questions about saying chains
How do you pronounce chains?
Say CHAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /tʃeɪnz/. In British English it is /tʃeɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chains?
Chains is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say chains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃeɪnz/ and the British form is /tʃeɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.