How to pronounce chenille
Say it like shuh-NEEL. Chenille has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEL).
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- shuh
- NEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chenille 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.
- NEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chenille
American and British speakers say chenille in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈnil/ in the US and /ʃəˈniːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-NEEL.
What does chenille mean?
- An extremely soft and bunchy fabric often used to make sweaters.
Where does chenille come from?
Borrowed from French chenille.
Words that rhyme with chenille
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chenille.
Questions about saying chenille
How do you pronounce chenille?
Say shuh-NEEL. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈnil/. In British English it is /ʃəˈniːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chenille?
Chenille has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEL). Broken into parts: shuh · NEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say chenille the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈnil/ and the British form is /ʃəˈniːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.