How to Pronounce Chimney

To pronounce "chimney", say CHIMN-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃɪmni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

chimney

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtʃɪmni/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/tʃˈɪmni/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “chimney”

Break "chimney" into 2 beats and lean on "CHIMN" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with zimny, if that helps it stick.

What does chimney mean?

noun

  1. A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon or hydrocarbon based fuels); a flue.
  2. The glass flue surrounding the flame of an oil lamp.

verb

  1. To negotiate a chimney (narrow vertical cave passage) by pushing against the sides with back, feet, hands, etc.

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Words that rhyme with chimney

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zimny

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chimney"?▾

"Chimney" has 2 syllables: chimn · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "chimney"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chimney" is /ˈtʃɪmni/.

What does "chimney" mean?▾

Chimney: A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon or hydrocarbon based fuels); a flue.

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