How to Pronounce Chili

To pronounce "chili", say CHIL-i — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈt͡ʃɪli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈt͡ʃɪli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chili”

"chili" has 2 syllables: chil-i. It rhymes with silly and involuntarily, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: chilly, chile — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chili mean?

noun

  1. The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
  2. Powdered chili pepper, used as a spice or flavouring in cooking.

Synonyms

chili pepperchili powder

Words that rhyme with chili

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sillyinvoluntarilychillyreallywillydillychilefillyvillifrillybeleesmilie

Related words

chillichillychilepepperspicetspchileanpop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chili"?▾

"Chili" has 2 syllables: chil · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "chili"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chili" is /ˈt͡ʃɪli/.

What does "chili" mean?▾

Chili: The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.

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