How to Pronounce Chirr

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/t͡ʃɜː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chirr”

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

Sounds exactly like: churr, chirre — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chirr mean?

noun

  1. The trilled sound made by an insect.

verb

  1. To make the prolonged trilling sound of an insect (e.g. a grasshopper, a cicada).

Synonyms

chirpstridulate

Words that rhyme with chirr

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whirrchurrburghskirrchirreboere

Related words

bookiechurrchirkchirrupchirpstridulatechitterchirm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chirr"?▾

"Chirr" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chirr"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chirr" is /t͡ʃɜː/.

What does "chirr" mean?▾

Chirr: The trilled sound made by an insect.

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