How to pronounce chickenpox
Say it like CHIK-un-poks. Chickenpox has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIK).
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- CHIK
- un
- poks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chickenpox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- poksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of chickenpox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: CHIK-un-poks.
What does chickenpox mean?
- Alternative form of chicken pox.
Questions about saying chickenpox
How do you pronounce chickenpox?
Say CHIK-un-poks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪkənˌpɑks/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪkənˌpɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chickenpox?
Chickenpox has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIK). Broken into parts: CHIK · un · poks.
Is chickenpox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtʃɪkənˌpɒks/ (CHIK-un-poks).