How to pronounce chitlins
Say it like CHIT-linz. Chitlins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIT).
- CHIT
- linz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chitlins 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.
- linzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chitlins
American and British speakers say chitlins in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪtlɪnz/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪtlɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIT-linz.
What does chitlins mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of chitterlings.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- chitterlings
- chitlings
Questions about saying chitlins
How do you pronounce chitlins?
Say CHIT-linz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪtlɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪtlɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chitlins?
Chitlins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIT). Broken into parts: CHIT · linz.
Do Americans and Brits say chitlins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪtlɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪtlɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.