How to Pronounce Chirp

To pronounce "chirp", say CHIRP — one syllable, IPA /tʃɜː(ɹ)p/. 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

/tʃɜː(ɹ)p/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chirp”

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

What does chirp mean?

noun

  1. A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.
  2. (radar, sonar, radio telescopy etc.) A pulse of signal whose frequency sweeps through a band of frequencies for the duration of the pulse.

verb

  1. To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets
  2. To speak in a high-pitched staccato

Words that rhyme with chirp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

usurpslurpburpearphjerpeserpe

Related words

chirrupcheeptwirptweedletweetpeepstridulatechirper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chirp"?▾

"Chirp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chirp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chirp" is /tʃɜː(ɹ)p/.

What does "chirp" mean?▾

Chirp: A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.

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