How to Pronounce "chimes"
word
/ˈtʃaɪmz/
CHYMZ
/tʃˈaɪmz/
CHYMZ
Definition
Chimes are a set of bells or metal tubes that produce pleasant, musical sounds when struck, often used as decorations, especially outdoors. The word can refer to the instruments themselves or the sounds they make.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃaɪmz/
British English
/tʃˈaɪmz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHYMZ
UK
CHYMZ
Listen in Context
The wind made the chimes sing softly.
She hung chimes in the garden.
The church chimes every hour.
I love falling asleep to the sound of the chimes outside my window.