How to pronounce chimneys
Say it like CHIM-neez. Chimneys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIM).
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- CHIM
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chimneys 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.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chimneys
American and British speakers say chimneys in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪmniz/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪmniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIM-neez.
What does chimneys mean?
- plural of chimney How to pronounce chimney
Questions about saying chimneys
How do you pronounce chimneys?
Say CHIM-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪmniz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪmniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chimneys?
Chimneys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIM). Broken into parts: CHIM · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say chimneys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪmniz/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪmniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.