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How to pronounce chiseled

Say it like CHIZ-uld. Chiseled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIZ).

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US American/ˈtʃɪzəld/CHIZ-uld
UK British/ˈtʃɪzəld/CHIZ-uld
  • CHIZ
  • uld
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Chiseled pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. CHIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of chiseled

American and British speakers say chiseled in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪzəld/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪzəld/ in the UK.

British respelling: CHIZ-uld.

What does chiseled mean?

adjective
  1. Having strongly defined facial features.
  2. Having well-developed muscles with minimal bodyfat.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of chisel How to pronounce chisel

Words that rhyme with chiseled

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Questions about saying chiseled

How do you pronounce chiseled?

Say CHIZ-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪzəld/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪzəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in chiseled?

Chiseled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIZ). Broken into parts: CHIZ · uld.

Do Americans and Brits say chiseled the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪzəld/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪzəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).