To pronounce "chinwag", say CHINW-ag — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃɪnˌwæɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtʃɪnˌwæɡ/
IPA
"chinwag" has 2 syllables: chinw-ag. It rhymes with chin-wag, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: chin-wag — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
verb
“I saw the pair of them chinwagging by the water-cooler.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Chinwag" has 2 syllables: chinw · ag.
The IPA transcription of "chinwag" is /ˈtʃɪnˌwæɡ/.
Chinwag: An informal conversation, usually about everyday matters; a chat, a gossip.
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