How to pronounce chilis
Say it like CHIL-eez. Chilis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL).
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- CHIL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chilis 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chilis
American and British speakers say chilis in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪliz/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIL-eez.
What does chilis mean?
- plural of chili How to pronounce chili
Questions about saying chilis
How do you pronounce chilis?
Say CHIL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪliz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chilis?
Chilis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL). Broken into parts: CHIL · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say chilis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪliz/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.