The spelling of the word "chessilbank" might confuse a few people at first glance. However, breaking it down phonetically using IPA transcription, it becomes clear: /ˈtʃɛsəlˌbæŋk/. The "ch" sound is pronounced as /tʃ/, while the "e" in "chessil" is shortened and enunciated as /ɛ/. The "l" follows with /l/, and "bank" is pronounced as /bæŋk/. Thus, "chessilbank" is phonetically pronounced as "CHEH-sul-bank." It refers to a shingle beach or pebble bank.