How to pronounce chemise
Say it like shuh-MEEZ. Chemise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEEZ).
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- shuh
- MEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chemise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chemise
American and British speakers say chemise in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈmiz/ in the US and /ʃəˈmiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-MEEZ.
What does chemise mean?
- A short nightdress, or similar piece of lingerie.
- A woman's dress that fits loosely; a chemise dress.
- A wall that lines the face of a bank or earthwork.
Where does chemise come from?
Cognate also with Saterland Frisian Hoamd (“shirt”), Dutch hemd (“shirt”), Old English ham (“undergarment”), hama (“covering, dress, garment”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with chemise
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Questions about saying chemise
How do you pronounce chemise?
Say shuh-MEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈmiz/. In British English it is /ʃəˈmiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chemise?
Chemise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEEZ). Broken into parts: shuh · MEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say chemise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈmiz/ and the British form is /ʃəˈmiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.