How to pronounce chipmunks
Say it like CHIP-mungks. Chipmunks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIP).
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- CHIP
- mungks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chipmunks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mungksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chipmunks
American and British speakers say chipmunks in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪpməŋks/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪpməŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIP-mungks.
What does chipmunks mean?
- plural of chipmunk How to pronounce chipmunk
Questions about saying chipmunks
How do you pronounce chipmunks?
Say CHIP-mungks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪpməŋks/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪpməŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chipmunks?
Chipmunks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIP). Broken into parts: CHIP · mungks.
Do Americans and Brits say chipmunks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪpməŋks/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪpməŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.