How to pronounce ching
Say it like CHING. Ching is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHING
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ching
American and British speakers say ching in essentially the same way: /tʃɪŋ/ in the US and /tʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHING.
What does ching mean?
- A pair of small bowl-shaped finger cymbals made of thick and heavy bronze, used in the music of Thailand and Cambodia.
- The sound of metal or glass clinking.
- A ringing sound, as of metal or glass being struck.
- Money (from the sound of a cash register ringing up an amount).
- A high-pitched mating call made by the male kakapo.
Where does ching come from?
Borrowed from Thai ฉิ่ง (chìng).
Words that rhyme with ching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ching.
Questions about saying ching
How do you pronounce ching?
Say CHING. The American pronunciation is /tʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /tʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ching?
Ching is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHING.
Do Americans and Brits say ching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /tʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.