How to pronounce chic
Say it like SHEEK. Chic is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SHEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Rhymes with seek. Start with 'sh', not 'ch'.
Chic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chic
American and British speakers say chic in essentially the same way: /ʃik/ in the US and /ʃiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEEK.
What does chic mean?
- Elegant, stylish.
- Good form; style.
- A person with (a particular type of) chic.
- A kind of ritual buffoon or clown in Yucatec Maya culture.
Where does chic come from?
Borrowed from French chic (“elegant”), which in turn is probably borrowed from German Schick (“elegant appearance; tasteful presentation”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with chic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chic.
Words that sound like chic
Questions about saying chic
How do you pronounce chic?
Say SHEEK. The American pronunciation is /ʃik/. In British English it is /ʃiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chic?
Chic is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say chic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃik/ and the British form is /ʃiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as chic?
Chic sounds the same as sheik, sheikh in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.