How to pronounce chicane
Say it like shih-KAYN. Chicane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYN).
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- shih
- KAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chicane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chicane
American and British speakers say chicane in essentially the same way: /ʃɪˈkeɪn/ in the US and /ʃɪˈkeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: shih-KAYN.
What does chicane mean?
- A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception.
- The use of dishonest means or subterfuge to achieve one's (especially political) goals; chicanery, trickery.
- The holding of a hand without trumps, or the hand itself.
- To use chicanery, tricks, or subterfuge.
- To deceive.
Where does chicane come from?
Borrowed from French chicane.
Words that rhyme with chicane
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chicane.
Questions about saying chicane
How do you pronounce chicane?
Say shih-KAYN. The American pronunciation is /ʃɪˈkeɪn/. In British English it is /ʃɪˈkeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chicane?
Chicane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYN). Broken into parts: shih · KAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say chicane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɪˈkeɪn/ and the British form is /ʃɪˈkeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.