How to pronounce chisel
Say it like CHIZ-ul. Chisel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIZ).
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- CHIZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chisel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chisel
American and British speakers say chisel in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪzəl/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIZ-ul.
What does chisel mean?
- A cutting tool used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by pushing or pounding the back when the sharp edge is against the material. It consists of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end and sometimes a handle at the other end; there are hand tool versions (t
- A part of any of various tools or devices that has an analogous purpose, cutting raw material or a workpiece during the process that the tool or device performs.
- A part of some plows, next to the plowshare, that helps cut into the soil and deal with obstructions such as rocks, roots, and stems.
- Gravel.
- Coarse flour; bran; the coarser part of bran or flour.
- To use a chisel.
- To work something with a chisel.“She chiselled a sculpture out of the block of wood.”
- To barge in on (something); to intrude on (something).
Where does chisel come from?
From Middle English chisel, chesel, from Old Northern French chisel, cisel, from cisoir (with a change in suffix), from Late Latin cīsōrium (“cutting tool”), from Latin caedō (“cut”).
Words that rhyme with chisel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chisel.
Questions about saying chisel
How do you pronounce chisel?
Say CHIZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪzəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chisel?
Chisel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIZ). Broken into parts: CHIZ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say chisel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪzəl/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.