How to Pronounce Chests

To pronounce "chests", say CHESTS — one syllable, IPA /tʃɛsts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tʃɛsts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chests”

"chests" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with attests and suggests, if that helps it stick.

What does chests mean?

noun

  1. A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.

    “The clothes are kept in a chest.”

  2. A coffin.

verb

  1. To hit with one's chest (front of one's body)
  2. To deposit in a chest.

noun

  1. Debate; quarrel; strife; enmity.

Synonyms

trunkbreast

Words that rhyme with chests

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attestssuggestsbreastsmanifestsrestscontestspestsgueststestesprotestswrestsdivests

Related words

dresserbureauthoraxpectusassetsbinsboobiesboobs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chests"?▾

"Chests" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chests"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chests" is /tʃɛsts/.

What does "chests" mean?▾

Chests: A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.

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