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