How to pronounce chumsicle
Say it like CHUHM-sih-kul. Chumsicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHM).
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- CHUHM
- sih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chumsicle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chumsicle
American and British speakers say chumsicle in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌmsɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌmsɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHM-sih-kul.
What does chumsicle mean?
- A compact (sometimes frozen) ball of chum for feeding to sharks
Where does chumsicle come from?
From chum + -sicle.
Questions about saying chumsicle
How do you pronounce chumsicle?
Say CHUHM-sih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌmsɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌmsɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chumsicle?
Chumsicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHM). Broken into parts: CHUHM · sih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say chumsicle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌmsɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌmsɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.