How to pronounce chilli
Say it like CHIL-ee. Chilli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL).
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- CHIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chilli 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.
American vs British pronunciation of chilli
American and British speakers say chilli in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪli/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIL-ee.
What does chilli mean?
- Alternative spelling of chili.
Words that rhyme with chilli
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chilli.
Words that sound like chilli
Questions about saying chilli
How do you pronounce chilli?
Say CHIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪli/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chilli?
Chilli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL). Broken into parts: CHIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say chilli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪli/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as chilli?
Chilli sounds the same as chile, chili, chilly in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.