how to pronounce chisel

/ˈtʃɪz.əl/

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chisel is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of chisel in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… I'll chisel these off the tray and then …”

meaning of chisel

Chisel is a tool used to cut away material by striking a sharp edge against a flat surface.

chisel frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word chisel occurs in english on average 1.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.