How to Pronounce Chainsaws

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

CHAINS-aws

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💡 Tip for remembering “chainsaws”

"chainsaws" has 2 syllables: chains-aws. It rhymes with cause and because, if that helps it stick.

What does chainsaws mean?

noun

  1. A saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

    “He used a chainsaw to cut through the fallen tree on the roadway.”

verb

  1. To cut with a chainsaw.

Words that rhyme with chainsaws

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

causebecausegauzeguffawsapplausequassjawsdrawsgauseglaustropopausebylaws

Related words

sawshacksawbandsawhandsawcleaverslawnmowersscythes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chainsaws"?▾

"Chainsaws" has 2 syllables: chains · aws.

What does "chainsaws" mean?▾

Chainsaws: A saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

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