How to pronounce chessil
Say it like CHES-ul. Chessil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHES).
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- CHES
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chessil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chessil
American and British speakers say chessil in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɛsəl/ in the US and /ˈtʃɛsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHES-ul.
What does chessil mean?
- gravel or pebbles
Where does chessil come from?
From Middle English chisel, chesil, from Old English ċeosel, ċisel (“gravel, sand”), from Proto-West Germanic *kesul (“gravel, pebble”).
Words that rhyme with chessil
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chessil.
Questions about saying chessil
How do you pronounce chessil?
Say CHES-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛsəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chessil?
Chessil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHES). Broken into parts: CHES · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say chessil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɛsəl/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɛsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.