How to Pronounce Chiffchaff

To pronounce "chiffchaff", say CHIFFCH-aff — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈt͡ʃɪf.t͡ʃæf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈt͡ʃɪf.t͡ʃæf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chiffchaff”

"chiffchaff" has 2 syllables: chiffch-aff. It rhymes with uphaf, if that helps it stick.

What does chiffchaff mean?

noun

  1. A small, common warbler, Phylloscopus collybita, with yellowish-green plumage that breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and Asia.
  2. Any of several other species of the same genus.

Words that rhyme with chiffchaff

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uphaf

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chiffchaff"?▾

"Chiffchaff" has 2 syllables: chiffch · aff.

What is the IPA transcription of "chiffchaff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chiffchaff" is /ˈt͡ʃɪf.t͡ʃæf/.

What does "chiffchaff" mean?▾

Chiffchaff: A small, common warbler, Phylloscopus collybita, with yellowish-green plumage that breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and Asia.

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