How to pronounce chinwag
Say it like CHIN-wag. Chinwag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chinwag. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- CHIN
- wag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chinwag 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.
- wagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of chinwag
American and British speakers say chinwag in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪnˌwæɡ/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪnˌwæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIN-wag.
What does chinwag mean?
- An informal conversation, usually about everyday matters; a chat, a gossip.
- To chat, to gossip.“I saw the pair of them chinwagging by the water-cooler.”
Where does chinwag come from?
From chin + wag.
Questions about saying chinwag
How do you pronounce chinwag?
Say CHIN-wag. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪnˌwæɡ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪnˌwæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chinwag?
Chinwag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIN). Broken into parts: CHIN · wag.
Do Americans and Brits say chinwag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪnˌwæɡ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪnˌwæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.