How to pronounce chopstick
Say it like CHOP-stik. Chopstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOP).
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US American/ˈtʃɑpstɪk/CHOP-stik
UK British/ˈtʃɒpstɪk/CHOP-stik
- CHOP
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chopstick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chopstick
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: CHOP-stik.
What does chopstick mean?
noun
- An East Asian eating utensil typically used as a pair held in one hand to grip food items, mix liquids, or scoop food out of a bowl. The utensil is a stick, usually made of wood, and measuring approximately 23 cm (10 inches) in length.
- To pick up (food), or eat, using chopsticks, or as with chopsticks.
Questions about saying chopstick
How do you pronounce chopstick?
Say CHOP-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑpstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɒpstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chopstick?
Chopstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOP). Broken into parts: CHOP · stik.
Is chopstick pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtʃɒpstɪk/ (CHOP-stik).