How to pronounce chilver
Say it like CHIL-ver. Chilver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtʃɪlvər/CHIL-ver
UK British/ˈtʃɪlvə/CHIL-vuh
- CHIL
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chilver 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chilver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHIL-vuh.
What does chilver mean?
noun
- A female lamb.
Where does chilver come from?
Inherited from Middle English *chilvere, from Old English *ċilfor (in ċilforlamb), from Proto-West Germanic *kilbuʀju, from *kelbuʀ + *-ju.
Questions about saying chilver
How do you pronounce chilver?
Say CHIL-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪlvər/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪlvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chilver?
Chilver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL). Broken into parts: CHIL · ver.
Is chilver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɪlvə/ (CHIL-vuh).