How to Pronounce “chic”
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- American (US)
- /ʃiːk/
- British (UK)
- /ʃiːk/
What “chic” means
adjective — Elegantly and stylishly fashionable.
Example: The café had a quiet, chic atmosphere.
Synonyms: stylish, elegant
Antonyms: dowdy
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What does "chic" mean?
chic (adjective): Elegantly and stylishly fashionable. For example — The café had a quiet, chic atmosphere.
How do you pronounce "chic" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "chic", /ʃiːk/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "chic"?
/ʃiːk/ in American English, /ʃiːk/ in British English.
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