How to Pronounce Chickadee

To pronounce "chickadee", say CHICK-ad-ee — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kəˌdi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈt͡ʃɪ.kəˌdi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chickadee”

"chickadee" has 3 syllables: chick-ad-ee.

What does chickadee mean?

noun

  1. A small passerine bird (songbird) of the genus Parus or the family Paridae.
  2. Affectionate term of address.

Synonyms

tittitmouse

Related words

deecappedchicadeeparidchick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chickadee"?▾

"Chickadee" has 3 syllables: chick · ad · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "chickadee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chickadee" is /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kəˌdi/.

What does "chickadee" mean?▾

Chickadee: A small passerine bird (songbird) of the genus Parus or the family Paridae.

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