How to pronounce chimney
Say it like CHIM-nee. Chimney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIM).
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- CHIM
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chimney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chimney
American and British speakers say chimney in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪmni/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪmni/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIM-nee.
What does chimney mean?
- a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
- a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp
Questions about saying chimney
How do you pronounce chimney?
Say CHIM-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪmni/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪmni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chimney?
Chimney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIM). Broken into parts: CHIM · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say chimney the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪmni/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪmni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.