How to Pronounce Chilli

To pronounce "chilli", say CHILL-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

6

Letters

/ˈt͡ʃɪli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chilli”

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

Sounds exactly like: chihli — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chilli 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.

noun

  1. A dish made with chili peppers and other ingredients, such as beans and beef.
  2. (Cincinnati) Cincinnati chili.

Synonyms

chili pepperchili powderchili con carne

Words that rhyme with chilli

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sillyinvoluntarilychillyreallywillydillychilefillyvillifrillybeleesmilie

Related words

chilichillychilespicepepperspicypowderadventure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chilli"?▾

"Chilli" has 2 syllables: chill · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "chilli"?▾

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

What does "chilli" mean?▾

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

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