How to Pronounce Chickenpox

To pronounce "chickenpox", say CHICK-enp-ox — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

CHICK-enp-ox

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💡 Tip for remembering “chickenpox”

"chickenpox" has 3 syllables: chick-enp-ox.

What does chickenpox mean?

noun

  1. A common childhood disease caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), Human alphaherpesvirus 3 (HHV-3).

Synonyms

varicella

Related words

varicellachickensickmeaslesmumpsherpessmallpoxparotitis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chickenpox"?▾

"Chickenpox" has 3 syllables: chick · enp · ox.

What does "chickenpox" mean?▾

Chickenpox: A common childhood disease caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), Human alphaherpesvirus 3 (HHV-3).

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