How to Pronounce Chimpanzees

To pronounce "chimpanzees", say CHIMP-anz-ees — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

CHIMP-anz-ees

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💡 Tip for remembering “chimpanzees”

"chimpanzees" has 3 syllables: chimp-anz-ees. It rhymes with tansies and pansies, if that helps it stick.

What does chimpanzees mean?

noun

  1. A species of great ape in the genus Pan, native to Africa, and believed by biologists to be the closest extant relative to humans.

Synonyms

chimp

Words that rhyme with chimpanzees

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tansiespansies

Related words

chimpchimpsfosteredanthropoidhominoidsimian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chimpanzees"?▾

"Chimpanzees" has 3 syllables: chimp · anz · ees.

What does "chimpanzees" mean?▾

Chimpanzees: A species of great ape in the genus Pan, native to Africa, and believed by biologists to be the closest extant relative to humans.

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