How to pronounce chillun
Say it like CHIL-un. Chillun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL).
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- CHIL
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chillun 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chillun
American and British speakers say chillun in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪlən/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIL-un.
What does chillun mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of children (plural of chile (“child”)), representing Southern US and African-American Vernacular English
Words that rhyme with chillun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chillun.
Questions about saying chillun
How do you pronounce chillun?
Say CHIL-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪlən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chillun?
Chillun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL). Broken into parts: CHIL · un.
Do Americans and Brits say chillun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪlən/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.