How to pronounce qilin
Say it like CHEE-lin. Qilin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qilin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of qilin
American and British speakers say qilin in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃilɪn/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-lin.
What does qilin mean?
- A mythical Chinese hooved chimerical creature, said to appear in conjunction with the arrival of a sage.
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Questions about saying qilin
How do you pronounce qilin?
Say CHEE-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃilɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qilin?
Qilin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say qilin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃilɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.