How to pronounce chyme
Say it like KYME. Chyme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KYME
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chyme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chyme
American and British speakers say chyme in essentially the same way: /kaɪm/ in the US and /kaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYME.
What does chyme mean?
- The thick semifluid mass of partly digested food that is passed from the stomach to the duodenum.
Words that rhyme with chyme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chyme.
Questions about saying chyme
How do you pronounce chyme?
Say KYME. The American pronunciation is /kaɪm/. In British English it is /kaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chyme?
Chyme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KYME.
Do Americans and Brits say chyme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kaɪm/ and the British form is /kaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.