How to Pronounce Chuff

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/tʃʌf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chuff”

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

What does chuff mean?

noun

  1. A coarse or stupid fellow.

adjective

  1. Surly; annoyed; displeased; disgruntled.
  2. Stupid; churlish

Synonyms

chuffy

Words that rhyme with chuff

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

puffgruffroughbufftoughsloughbluffsnuffstuffmuffrebuffguff

Related words

huffpuffbluffhuffedchuggysnuffygruntledfratchy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chuff"?▾

"Chuff" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chuff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chuff" is /tʃʌf/.

What does "chuff" mean?▾

Chuff: A coarse or stupid fellow.

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