How to Pronounce Chafe

To pronounce "chafe", say CHAF-e — 2 syllables, IPA /tʃeɪf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/tʃeɪf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chafe”

"chafe" has 2 syllables: chaf-e. It rhymes with unsafe and strafe, if that helps it stick.

What does chafe mean?

noun

  1. Heat excited by friction.
  2. Injury or wear caused by friction.

verb

  1. To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.
  2. To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.

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Words that rhyme with chafe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unsafestraferafefailsafeenvirosafegrafelataifraiffsafescaifewaif

Related words

scratchrubfretfrayvexationannoyancegallabrade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chafe"?▾

"Chafe" has 2 syllables: chaf · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "chafe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chafe" is /tʃeɪf/.

What does "chafe" mean?▾

Chafe: Heat excited by friction.

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