How to Pronounce “chicken” in English
/ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/
CHI·cken
Stress: chi
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What does “chicken” mean?
- A domesticated subspecies of red junglefowl (Gallus gallus domesticus).
- The meat from this bird eaten as food.
- Cowardly.
- To avoid a situation one is afraid of.
Example sentences
- “backyard chickens”
- “boneless chicken”
- “apart chicken chicken ish it's a chickeny flavor would you like you want to be in the burrito i'm putting you in the tortilla right”
Common phrases
How to pronounce “chicken”
- Syllables:
- chi · cken
- Stress:
- chi — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /chi/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “chicken”?
“chicken” is pronounced /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ (chi · cken). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “chicken”?
“chicken” has 2 syllables: chi · cken.
Where is the stress in “chicken”?
The primary stress in “chicken” is on “CHI”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “chicken” mean?
A domesticated subspecies of red junglefowl (Gallus gallus domesticus).
How can I hear “chicken” used in real sentences?
This page has 7 real-world video examples of “chicken” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.