How to Pronounce Chaw

To pronounce "chaw", say CHAW — one syllable, IPA /t͡ʃɔː/. 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

/t͡ʃɔː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chaw”

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

What does chaw mean?

noun

  1. Chewing tobacco.

    “When the doctor told him to quit smoking, Harvey switched to chaw, but then developed cancer of the mouth.”

  2. A plug or wad of chewing tobacco.

verb

  1. To chew; to grind with one's teeth; to masticate (food, or the cud)
  2. To ruminate (about) in thought; to ponder; to consider

Words that rhyme with chaw

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guffawdrawwithdrawrawflawclawchutzpahlawpawblahjawgnaw

Related words

chewcudwadplugquidbaconchawechawer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chaw"?▾

"Chaw" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chaw"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chaw" is /t͡ʃɔː/.

What does "chaw" mean?▾

Chaw: Chewing tobacco.

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