How to Pronounce Chestnut

To pronounce "chestnut", say CHESTN-ut — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chestnut”

"chestnut" has 2 syllables: chestn-ut. It rhymes with butt and strut, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: chesnut — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chestnut mean?

noun

  1. A tree or shrub of the genus Castanea.
  2. The nut of this tree or shrub.

adjective

  1. Of a deep reddish-brown colour, like that of a chestnut.

Synonyms

chestnut treenight eye

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Words that rhyme with chestnut

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buttstrutsmutglutrutrebutcutthatnutslutscuttlebuttsomewhat

Related words

coloredchromatichazelhazelnutnutbrownbrunetteroan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chestnut"?▾

"Chestnut" has 2 syllables: chestn · ut.

What is the IPA transcription of "chestnut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chestnut" is /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/.

What does "chestnut" mean?▾

Chestnut: A tree or shrub of the genus Castanea.

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