How to pronounce chimes
Say it like CHYMZ. Chimes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chimes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chimes
American and British speakers say chimes in essentially the same way: /tʃaɪmz/ in the US and /tʃaɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHYMZ.
What does chimes mean?
- plural of chime How to pronounce chime
- third-person singular simple present indicative of chime How to pronounce chime
Words that rhyme with chimes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chimes.
Questions about saying chimes
How do you pronounce chimes?
Say CHYMZ. The American pronunciation is /tʃaɪmz/. In British English it is /tʃaɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chimes?
Chimes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHYMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say chimes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃaɪmz/ and the British form is /tʃaɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.