How to Pronounce Chilblains

To pronounce "chilblains", say CHILBL-ains — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

CHILBL-ains

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"chilblains" has 2 syllables: chilbl-ains.

What does chilblains mean?

noun

  1. An itchy purple red inflammation of the skin, especially of the hands, feet and ears, occurring when capillaries below the skin are damaged by exposure to cold weather.

Synonyms

erythema perniopernio

Related words

perniochillblainchillsperniosischolangeitischelitischolychylifaction

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How many syllables are in "chilblains"?▾

"Chilblains" has 2 syllables: chilbl · ains.

What does "chilblains" mean?▾

Chilblains: An itchy purple red inflammation of the skin, especially of the hands, feet and ears, occurring when capillaries below the skin are damaged by exposure to cold weather.

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