How to Pronounce Chicks

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/tʃɪks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chicks”

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

What does chicks mean?

noun

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

verb

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

noun

  1. A screen or blind made of finely slit bamboo and twine, hung in doorways or windows.

Synonyms

fledglingchick-blinds

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Words that rhyme with chicks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nixfixpoliticsaffixtransfixmixdepictsintermixcrucifixkickstrickslicks

Related words

birdskirtdollwenchbiddydamebabesbabies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chicks"?▾

"Chicks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chicks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chicks" is /tʃɪks/.

What does "chicks" mean?▾

Chicks: A young bird.

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