How to Pronounce "chickening"
word
ˈtʃɪkənɪŋ
CHIK-uh-ning
tʃˈɪkɪnɪŋ
chi-KIN-ing
Definition
Slang for backing out of something or refusing to do it because you are afraid.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɪkənɪŋ
British English
tʃˈɪkɪnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHIK-uh-ning
UK
chi-KIN-ing
Listen in Context
He is chickening before the big jump.
Are you chickening out of telling her the truth?
She was chickening out at the last minute.
I can't believe you're chickening out now, after all that talk!