How to Pronounce Chalk

To pronounce "chalk", say CHALK — one syllable, IPA /t͡ʃɔːk/. 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

/t͡ʃɔːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chalk”

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

Sounds exactly like: chock, chok — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chalk mean?

noun

  1. A soft, white, powdery limestone.
  2. A piece of chalk, or nowadays processed compressed gypsum, that is used for drawing and for writing on a blackboard.

verb

  1. To apply chalk to anything, such as the tip of a billiard cue.
  2. To record something, as on a blackboard, using chalk.

Words that rhyme with chalk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflock

Related words

limestonecalciumcalunitunityleastisucalcite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chalk"?▾

"Chalk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chalk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chalk" is /t͡ʃɔːk/.

What does "chalk" mean?▾

Chalk: A soft, white, powdery limestone.

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