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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