How to Pronounce Chiefs

To pronounce "chiefs", say CHIEFS — one syllable, IPA /tʃiːfs/. 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

/tʃiːfs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chiefs”

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

What does chiefs mean?

noun

  1. A leader or head of a group of people, organisation, etc.

    “All firefighters report to the fire chief.”

  2. The top part of a shield or escutcheon; more specifically, an ordinary consisting of the upper part of the field cut off by a horizontal line, generally occupying the top third.

verb

  1. To smoke cannabis.

Words that rhyme with chiefs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beliefsmotifsbriefsgriefsfiefsbeefsleafsreliefsdebriefsbas-reliefsreefs

Related words

honchobossforemanprincipalmainprimaryimportanttop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chiefs"?▾

"Chiefs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chiefs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chiefs" is /tʃiːfs/.

What does "chiefs" mean?▾

Chiefs: A leader or head of a group of people, organisation, etc.

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