How to pronounce chimo
Say it like CHEE-moh. Chimo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chimo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chimo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHEE-moh.
What does chimo mean?
- Hello; goodbye.
- A child molester.
Where does chimo come from?
From Inuktitut ᓴᐃᒧ (saimo, “goodbye; peace be with you”).
Words that rhyme with chimo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chimo.
Questions about saying chimo
How do you pronounce chimo?
Say CHEE-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃimoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chimo?
Chimo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · moh.
Is chimo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtʃiːməʊ/ (CHEE-moh).