How to Pronounce Champ

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

champ

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Syllable

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Letters

/t͡ʃæmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “champ”

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

What does champ mean?

noun

  1. Buddy, sport, mate (as a term of address)

    “Whatcha doing, champ?”

noun

  1. An ongoing winner in a game or contest.

    “The defending champion is expected to defeat his challenger.”

  2. Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.

    “Barcelona is eligible to play in FIFA Club World Cup as the champion of Europe.”

Synonyms

paladin

Words that rhyme with champ

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trampscampcampdampclampstamprampamprevamplampcrampkamp

Related words

championchomptitle-holdercallerareaspherebeaconfinest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "champ"?▾

"Champ" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "champ"?▾

The IPA transcription of "champ" is /t͡ʃæmp/.

What does "champ" mean?▾

Champ: Buddy, sport, mate (as a term of address)

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