How to pronounce chilblains
Say it like CHIL-blaynz. Chilblains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL).
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- CHIL
- blaynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chilblains 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.
- blaynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chilblains
American and British speakers say chilblains in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪnz/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIL-blaynz.
What does chilblains mean?
- plural of chilblain How to pronounce chilblain
- The condition of having chilblains.
Questions about saying chilblains
How do you pronounce chilblains?
Say CHIL-blaynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chilblains?
Chilblains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL). Broken into parts: CHIL · blaynz.
Do Americans and Brits say chilblains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.