How to Pronounce Chaff

To pronounce "chaff", say CHAFF — one syllable, IPA /tʃæf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tʃæf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chaff”

"chaff" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gaf and gaff, if that helps it stick.

What does chaff mean?

noun

  1. The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.

    “To separate out the chaff, early cultures tossed baskets of grain into the air and let the wind blow away the lighter chaff.”

  2. Straw or hay cut up fine for the food of cattle.

verb

  1. To use light, idle language by way of fun or ridicule; to banter.
  2. To make fun of; to turn into ridicule by addressing in ironical or bantering language; to quiz.

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Words that rhyme with chaff

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gafgaffstafflaughepitaphgaffecarafehalfgiraffesclaffphotographriffraff

Related words

huskshuckstrawkidstubblestalkjollybanter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chaff"?▾

"Chaff" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chaff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chaff" is /tʃæf/.

What does "chaff" mean?▾

Chaff: The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.

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