How to pronounce chem
Say it like KEM. Chem is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of chem
American and British speakers say chem in essentially the same way: /kɛm/ in the US and /kɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEM.
What does chem mean?
- A chemical weapon.
- A recreational drug.
Words that rhyme with chem
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chem.
Questions about saying chem
How do you pronounce chem?
Say KEM. The American pronunciation is /kɛm/. In British English it is /kɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chem?
Chem is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEM.
Do Americans and Brits say chem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɛm/ and the British form is /kɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.