How to pronounce chintzy
Say it like CHINT-see. Chintzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHINT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chintzy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- CHINT
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chintzy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHINTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chintzy
American and British speakers say chintzy in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪntsi/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪntsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHINT-see.
What does chintzy mean?
- Of or decorated with chintz.
- Tastelessly showy; cheap, gaudy, or tacky.
- Excessively reluctant to spend; miserly, stingy.
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Questions about saying chintzy
How do you pronounce chintzy?
Say CHINT-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪntsi/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪntsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chintzy?
Chintzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHINT). Broken into parts: CHINT · see.
Do Americans and Brits say chintzy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪntsi/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪntsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.