How to pronounce chimeric
Say it like kih-MER-ik. Chimeric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER).
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- kih
- MER
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chimeric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chimeric
American and British speakers say chimeric in essentially the same way: /kɪˈmɛrɪk/ in the US and /kɪˈmɛrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kih-MER-ik.
What does chimeric mean?
- Like a chimera.
- Imaginary, fanciful.
- Pertaining to a genetic chimera.
Where does chimeric come from?
From chimera + -ic.
Words that rhyme with chimeric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chimeric.
Questions about saying chimeric
How do you pronounce chimeric?
Say kih-MER-ik. The American pronunciation is /kɪˈmɛrɪk/. In British English it is /kɪˈmɛrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chimeric?
Chimeric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER). Broken into parts: kih · MER · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say chimeric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪˈmɛrɪk/ and the British form is /kɪˈmɛrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.