01 Word definition

chime

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is CHIME a word?

Yes. CHIME is a 5-letter noun. a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CHIME?

C-H-I-M-E

CHIME contains 5 letters, begins with C, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

Synonyms
bellgong
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends13points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CHIME spelled?

C1H2I3M4E5
Starts withCHIFirst 3 letters
Ends withIMELast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

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04 Exact anagrams

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About CHIME.

How do you spell CHIME?

CHIME is spelled C-H-I-M-E. It contains 5 letters.