How to pronounce chitterlings
Say it like CHIT-er-lingz. Chitterlings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIT).
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- CHIT
- er
- lingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chitterlings 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chitterlings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHIT-uh-lingz.
What does chitterlings mean?
- Small intestine, cleaned and defatted, usually of a pig. Sometimes prepared with hog maws.
- plural of chitterling
Questions about saying chitterlings
How do you pronounce chitterlings?
Say CHIT-er-lingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪtɚlɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪtəlɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chitterlings?
Chitterlings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIT). Broken into parts: CHIT · er · lingz.
Is chitterlings pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɪtəlɪŋz/ (CHIT-uh-lingz).