How to pronounce chutney
Say it like CHUHT-nee. Chutney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHT).
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- CHUHT
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chutney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chutney
American and British speakers say chutney in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌtni/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌtni/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHT-nee.
What does chutney mean?
- A sweet or savory but usually spicy condiment, originally from eastern India, made from a variety of fruits and/or vegetables, often containing significant amounts of fresh green or dried red chili peppers.“mango chutney”
- A style of Indo-Caribbean music from the West Indies, associated especially with Trinidad and Tobago.
Questions about saying chutney
How do you pronounce chutney?
Say CHUHT-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌtni/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌtni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chutney?
Chutney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHT). Broken into parts: CHUHT · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say chutney the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌtni/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌtni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.