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