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How to pronounce chimney
/ˈtʃɪmni/ British English
CHIM·nee
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
CHIM·nay
✓ Say
CHIM·nee
My tip
ey sounds like ee: CHIM-nee.
In a sentence
Look at that old chimney pot!
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: CHIM-nee.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce chimney?
In British English, chimney is pronounced /ˈtʃɪmni/. Say it like this: CHIM-nee. ey sounds like ee: CHIM-nee.
How many syllables are in chimney?
When you say it, chimney has 2 syllables: CHIM-nee. The strong beat is the first one, CHIM.