Start with a 'ch' sound, like in 'cheese'.
Follow with a short 'i' sound, as in 'sit'.
End with an 'l' sound, touching the roof of your mouth with your tongue.
Using a 'sh' sound instead of 'chill'
Lengthening the 'i' sound so it sounds like 'chill-e'
Omitting the 'l' sound at the end
Start with a 'ch' sound, as in 'church'.
Follow with a short 'i' sound, similar to 'bill'.
End with a clear 'l' sound, using the tip of your tongue.
Replacing 'ch' with 'shill'
Pronouncing as 'chill-er'
Forgetting the 'l' sound
No, the 'ch' sound is harder than 'sh'. Practice 'ch' with words like 'church'.
Focus on ending with the 'l' sound quickly after the short 'i'.
Yes, gently press your tongue to the roof of your mouth to pronounce 'l' clearly.
A cool feeling in the air or to relax.
/ˈtʃɪli/
Slightly cold
/tʃɪld/
Cooled
/ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
Causing fear or relaxing
- Chill ends with 'l', Chilly adds a 'y'.
- Chill is present, Chilled adds 'd' at the end.
- Chill is shorter, Chilling includes an 'ing' ending.
Use words like 'change', 'cheese', and 'chop' to master the 'ch' sound.
Try saying 'ice-chill' quickly to maintain the crisp 'l' in 'chill'.