How to Pronounce "chili"
word
/ˈtʃɪli/
CHI-lee
/ˈtʃɪli/
CHI-lee
Definition
A chili is a small hot pepper used in cooking to add spicy flavor. In some contexts, especially in American English, it can also refer to a spicy stew called chili or chili con carne.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃɪli/
British English
/ˈtʃɪli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHI-lee
UK
CHI-lee
Listen in Context
This soup has a lot of chili in it.
She cut one red chili for the sauce.
We ate beef chili with rice.
Be careful with that chili—it's way hotter than it looks.