chains noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: chains (1) English Definition Series of linked metal rings used for fastening or securing. Example Sentence The dog was bound with iron chains. US IPA /tʃeɪnz/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /tʃeɪnz/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms shackles fetters bonds links Antonyms freedom liberation Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link