How to pronounce chilblain
Say it like CHIL-blayn. Chilblain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL).
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- CHIL
- blayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chilblain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- blaynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chilblain
American and British speakers say chilblain in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪn/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIL-blayn.
What does chilblain mean?
- An itchy purple red inflammation of the skin, especially of the hands, feet and ears, occurring when capillaries below the skin are damaged by exposure to cold weather (but do not freeze, which would lead to frostbite instead).
Where does chilblain come from?
From chill + blain, literally “cold sore”.
Questions about saying chilblain
How do you pronounce chilblain?
Say CHIL-blayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chilblain?
Chilblain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL). Broken into parts: CHIL · blayn.
Do Americans and Brits say chilblain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.