How to Pronounce "chiseling"
word
CHIZ-uh-ling
CHIZ-uh-ling
Definition
The act of cutting or shaping something with a chisel, usually stone or wood. Informally, it can mean cheating or swindling someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɪzəɫɪŋ/, /ˈtʃɪzɫɪŋ
British English
tʃˈɪzəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHIZ-uh-ling
UK
CHIZ-uh-ling
Listen in Context
The artist spent hours chiseling the statue.
He is chiseling a piece of wood.
The old man was caught chiseling customers out of money.
She's been chiseling away at the marble for weeks.