How to pronounce chicle
Say it like CHIK-ul. Chicle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIK).
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- CHIK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chicle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chicle
American and British speakers say chicle in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIK-ul.
What does chicle mean?
- The milky latex of the sapodilla tree, used after coagulation as the principal ingredient of chewing gum.
Where does chicle come from?
Borrowed from Spanish chicle, from a Nahuan language; compare Classical Nahuatl tzictli.
Words that rhyme with chicle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chicle.
Questions about saying chicle
How do you pronounce chicle?
Say CHIK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chicle?
Chicle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIK). Broken into parts: CHIK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say chicle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.