Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
chicle
gum
Latin America
Simplified: CHEE-kleh
IPA: 'tʃi.kle
Spain
Simplified: CHEE-kleh
IPA: 'tʃi.kle
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
chi
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
cle
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e