How to pronounce chintz
Say it like CHINTS. Chintz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHINTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chintz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHINTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chintz
American and British speakers say chintz in essentially the same way: /tʃɪnts/ in the US and /tʃɪnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHINTS.
What does chintz mean?
- A painted or stained calico fabric, originally produced in India, and known for its brightly colored designs.
Questions about saying chintz
How do you pronounce chintz?
Say CHINTS. The American pronunciation is /tʃɪnts/. In British English it is /tʃɪnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chintz?
Chintz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHINTS.
Do Americans and Brits say chintz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɪnts/ and the British form is /tʃɪnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.