English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Chime Pronunciation
Chime is pronounced CHYM, IPA /ˈtʃaɪm/.
CHYM
US /ˈtʃaɪm/ · UK /ˈtʃaɪm/
Syllables: CHYM (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A ringing musical sound from a bell or clock, or to make such a sound.
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Chime in a Sentence
- The doorbell gave a soft chime.
- The clock chimes on the hour.
- A chime sounded somewhere in the next room.
Common Mispronunciations of Chime
Not CHEEM
The silent e makes the i long, so the vowel is the eye of time. Chime and time differ only in the first sound.
Not SHYM
Hold the ch firm, the way chess begins, rather than letting it slide towards sh.
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