To pronounce "cha", say CHA — one syllable, IPA /tʃɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/tʃɑː/
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"cha" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with guffaw and draw, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Would you like a cup of cha?”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cha" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "cha" is /tʃɑː/.
Cha: Tea, sometimes specifically masala chai
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