Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce chocolate
CHOK-lit - usually said as two syllables, not three
US/ˈtʃɔk.ə.lɪt/
tʃɔkəlɪt
UK/ˈtʃɒk.ə.lət/
tʃɒkələt
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What “chocolate” means
A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.
A drink made by dissolving this food in boiling milk or water.
In a sentence
- Chocolate is a very popular treat.
- He bought her some chocolates as a gift. She ate one chocolate and threw the rest away.
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