How to pronounce chunnel
Say it like CHUHN-ul. Chunnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHN).
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- CHUHN
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chunnel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chunnel
American and British speakers say chunnel in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌnəl/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHN-ul.
What does chunnel mean?
- the railroad tunnel between France and England under the English Channel
Words that rhyme with chunnel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chunnel.
Questions about saying chunnel
How do you pronounce chunnel?
Say CHUHN-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌnəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chunnel?
Chunnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHN). Broken into parts: CHUHN · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say chunnel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌnəl/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.