How to pronounce chalice
Say it like CHAL-is. Chalice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAL).
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- CHAL
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chalice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chalice
American and British speakers say chalice in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃælɪs/ in the US and /ˈtʃælɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAL-is.
What does chalice mean?
- A large drinking cup, often having a stem and base and used especially for formal occasions and religious ceremonies.
- A kind of water-cooled pipe for smoking cannabis.
Where does chalice come from?
From Middle English chalis, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French chalice, collateral form of calice, borrowed from Latin calix, calicem (“cup”), of uncertain etymology.
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Words that rhyme with chalice
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Questions about saying chalice
How do you pronounce chalice?
Say CHAL-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃælɪs/. In British English it is /ˈtʃælɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chalice?
Chalice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAL). Broken into parts: CHAL · is.
Do Americans and Brits say chalice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃælɪs/ and the British form is /ˈtʃælɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.