How to Pronounce Chose

To pronounce "chose", say CHOS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /tʃəʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/tʃəʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chose”

"chose" has 2 syllables: chos-e. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

What does chose mean?

verb

  1. To pick; to make the choice of; to select.

    “I chose a nice ripe apple from the fruit bowl.”

  2. To elect.

    “He was chosen as president in 1990.”

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Words that rhyme with chose

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reposeclosecomposeposeimposeexposeopposejuxtaposedisclosedeposeproposeinterpose

Related words

tookwentcastwithheldwanteddeterminedresolveddecided

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chose"?▾

"Chose" has 2 syllables: chos · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "chose"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chose" is /tʃəʊz/.

What does "chose" mean?▾

Chose: To pick; to make the choice of; to select.

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