To pronounce "chimeric", say CHIM-er-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /kaɪˈmɛɹɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
chimeric
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/kaɪˈmɛɹɪk/
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"chimeric" has 3 syllables: chim-er-ic. It rhymes with dimeric, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Chimeric" has 3 syllables: chim · er · ic.
The IPA transcription of "chimeric" is /kaɪˈmɛɹɪk/.
Chimeric: Like a chimera.
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