How to Pronounce Chilling

To pronounce "chilling", say CHILL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chilling”

"chilling" has 2 syllables: chill-ing. It rhymes with unwilling and thrilling, if that helps it stick.

What does chilling mean?

verb

  1. To lower the temperature of something; to cool

    “Chill before serving.”

  2. To become cold

    “In the wind he chilled quickly.”

noun

  1. The act by which something is chilled.

adjective

  1. Becoming cold.
  2. Causing cold.

Words that rhyme with chilling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unwillingthrillingwillingfillingkillingmillingyearlingfulfillingshillinginstillingswillingspilling

Related words

coolingshiveryshudderyscaryalarmingscareychillycold

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chilling"?▾

"Chilling" has 2 syllables: chill · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "chilling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chilling" is /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/.

What does "chilling" mean?▾

Chilling: To lower the temperature of something; to cool

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