How to Pronounce Chafing

To pronounce "chafing", say CHAF-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

CHAF-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “chafing”

"chafing" has 2 syllables: chaf-ing. It rhymes with strafing and safing, if that helps it stick.

What does chafing mean?

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.

noun

  1. The act by which something is chafed.

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Words that rhyme with chafing

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strafingsafinghaiphongkaifeng

Related words

scratchrubfretfrayvexationannoyancegallburning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chafing"?▾

"Chafing" has 2 syllables: chaf · ing.

What does "chafing" mean?▾

Chafing: To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.

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