To pronounce "chenille", say CHEN-ill-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ʃəˈniːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ʃəˈniːl/
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"chenille" has 3 syllables: chen-ill-e. It rhymes with fundamental and detrimental, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Chenille" has 3 syllables: chen · ill · e.
The IPA transcription of "chenille" is /ʃəˈniːl/.
Chenille: An extremely soft and bunchy fabric often used to make sweaters.
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