How to Pronounce Chill

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/tʃɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chill”

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

What does chill mean?

noun

  1. A moderate, but uncomfortable and penetrating coldness.

    “There was a chill in the air.”

  2. A sudden penetrating sense of cold, especially one that causes a brief trembling nerve response through the body; the trembling response itself; often associated with illness: fevers and chills, or susceptibility to illness.

    “Close the window or you'll catch a chill.   I felt a chill when the wind picked up.”

verb

  1. To lower the temperature of something; to cool

    “Chill before serving.”

  2. To become cold

    “In the wind he chilled quickly.”

adjective

  1. Moderately cold or chilly.

    “A chill wind was blowing down the street.”

  2. Unwelcoming; not cordial.

    “Arriving late at the wedding, we were met with a chill reception.”

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Words that rhyme with chill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswill

Related words

chillyicinessgeliditycoolquivertinglepallfrisson

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chill"?▾

"Chill" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chill" is /tʃɪl/.

What does "chill" mean?▾

Chill: A moderate, but uncomfortable and penetrating coldness.

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