How to Pronounce Chick

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/t͡ʃɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chick”

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

What does chick mean?

noun

  1. A young bird.
  2. A young chicken.

verb

  1. To sprout, as seed does in the ground; to vegetate.

Synonyms

fledgling

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Words that rhyme with chick

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thicksickprickslickflickstickwickdicklicknickpickblick

Related words

birdskirtdollwenchbiddydamehenducky

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chick"?▾

"Chick" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chick"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chick" is /t͡ʃɪk/.

What does "chick" mean?▾

Chick: A young bird.

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