How to pronounce "chilly"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "chilly"

Learn how to break down "chilly" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈtʃɪli/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

CH IH1 L IY0
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

Spelling Benefits:

  • Easier to remember spelling
  • Helps with word recognition
  • Improves reading fluency

Definition of "chilly"

Adjective

  • Cold enough to cause discomfort.
  • Feeling uncomfortably cold.
    Example: "I’m getting rather chilly over here – could you shut the window please?"
  • Distant and cool; unfriendly.
    Example: "She gave me a chilly look when I made the suggestion."

Noun

  • The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
    Synonyms: chili pepper
  • Powdered chili pepper, used as a spice or flavouring in cooking.
    Synonyms: chili powder
  • (Indian Chinese cuisine) a spicy stew of chicken or paneer, capsicum and onion, eaten as an appetizer.

Noun

  • A dish made with chili peppers and other ingredients, such as beans and beef.
    Synonyms: chili con carne
  • (Cincinnati) Cincinnati chili.

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