English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Chic Pronunciation
Chic is pronounced SHEEK, IPA /ˈʃik/.
SHEEK
US /ˈʃik/ · UK /ˈʃiːk/
Syllables: SHEEK (1 syllable)
adjective and noun: Stylish in a simple, confident way.
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Chic in a Sentence
- The flat is small but chic.
- She has an effortlessly chic way of dressing.
- Grey walls and bare wood look chic in that light.
Common Mispronunciations of Chic
Not CHIK
French gave English both the spelling and the sound, so the ch is sh and the i is a long ee. The word is said exactly like sheik.
Not SHIK
Lengthen the vowel until it matches cheek. A short i makes the word sound like the slang chick.
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