How to pronounce chinrest
Say it like CHIN-rest. Chinrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIN).
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- CHIN
- rest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chinrest 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.
- restGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of chinrest
American and British speakers say chinrest in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪnˌrɛst/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪnˌrɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIN-rest.
What does chinrest mean?
- A shaped piece of wood, plastic, etc. attached to the body of a violin or viola to aid in the positioning of the player's chin against on the instrument.
Where does chinrest come from?
From chin + rest.
Questions about saying chinrest
How do you pronounce chinrest?
Say CHIN-rest. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪnˌrɛst/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪnˌrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chinrest?
Chinrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIN). Broken into parts: CHIN · rest.
Do Americans and Brits say chinrest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪnˌrɛst/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪnˌrɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.