How to Pronounce Chin

To pronounce "chin", say CHIN — one syllable, IPA /tʃɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tʃɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chin”

"chin" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with grin and chagrin, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: chinh, chinn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chin mean?

noun

  1. The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth.
  2. Talk.

verb

  1. To talk.
  2. To talk to or with (someone).

Synonyms

mentumgab

Antonyms

glass jaw

Words that rhyme with chin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grinchagrinlinchpinthinkinshinskinbeginunderpinwithindignetailspin

Related words

mentumkukikuki-chinjawmentonshinlippeng

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chin"?▾

"Chin" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chin" is /tʃɪn/.

What does "chin" mean?▾

Chin: The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth.

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