How to pronounce chemicals
Say it like KEM-ih-kulz. Chemicals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chemicals. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KEM
- ih
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chemicals 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chemicals
American and British speakers say chemicals in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛmɪkəlz/ in the US and /ˈkɛmɪkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEM-ih-kulz.
What does chemicals mean?
Questions about saying chemicals
How do you pronounce chemicals?
Say KEM-ih-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛmɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkɛmɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chemicals?
Chemicals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEM). Broken into parts: KEM · ih · kulz.
Do Americans and Brits say chemicals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛmɪkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈkɛmɪkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.