How to Pronounce Chemise

To pronounce "chemise", say CHEM-is-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ʃəˈmiːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

chemise

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying chemise, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ʃəˈmiːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chemise”

"chemise" has 3 syllables: chem-is-e. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

What does chemise mean?

noun

  1. A loose shirtlike undergarment, especially for women.
  2. A short nightdress, or similar piece of lingerie.

Words that rhyme with chemise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasecheesebreezefreeze

Related words

shiftsackteddyslipshimmyteddiescamisolecamisia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chemise"?▾

"Chemise" has 3 syllables: chem · is · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "chemise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chemise" is /ʃəˈmiːz/.

What does "chemise" mean?▾

Chemise: A loose shirtlike undergarment, especially for women.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “chemise” in the full dictionary →