How to pronounce Chilean
Say it like CHIL-ee-un. Chilean has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL).
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- CHIL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chilean 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Chilean
American and British speakers say Chilean in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪliən/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIL-ee-un.
What does Chilean mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Chile
- of or relating to or characteristic of Chile or its people“Chilean volcanoes”
Words that rhyme with Chilean
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Chilean.
Questions about saying Chilean
How do you pronounce Chilean?
Say CHIL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪliən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Chilean?
Chilean has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL). Broken into parts: CHIL · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Chilean the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪliən/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.