How to pronounce “Chile”
Hear how “Chile (country in South America)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | country in South America |
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| Syllables | chi · le (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: CHI. |
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| IPA | /ˈtʃi.le/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Say CHEE-leh with two syllables, not like English "chilly."
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Chile es un país muy largo y estrecho.Chile is a very long, narrow country.
Mis primos viven en Chile.My cousins live in Chile.
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