How to pronounce chinny
Say it like CHIN-ee. Chinny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIN).
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- CHIN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chinny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chinny
American and British speakers say chinny in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪni/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIN-ee.
What does chinny mean?
- Having a prominent chin.
- Having a sensitive chin.
- Given to talk, talkative.
- An exercise similar to an abdominal crunch, performed by lying flat on one´s back and then bringing the knees toward the chest while simultaneously raising the chest to meet the knees.
- An opaque white chalk marble with colored stripes.
- A chinchilla.
Where does chinny come from?
From chin + -y.
Words that rhyme with chinny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chinny.
Questions about saying chinny
How do you pronounce chinny?
Say CHIN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪni/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chinny?
Chinny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIN). Broken into parts: CHIN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say chinny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪni/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.