How to Pronounce Chilies

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CHIL-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “chilies”

"chilies" has 2 syllables: chil-ies. It rhymes with lilies and fillies, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: chillies, chilis, chiles — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chilies 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 chilies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

liliesfillieshillbillieschillieschilisphilliesachillesantillescanilleschilesgillies

Related words

chillichillychilecilantrojalapenogarlichabanero

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chilies"?▾

"Chilies" has 2 syllables: chil · ies.

What does "chilies" mean?▾

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

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