How to Pronounce Chuffed

To pronounce "chuffed", say CHUFF-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃʌft/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtʃʌft/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chuffed”

"chuffed" has 2 syllables: chuff-ed. It rhymes with stuffed and huffed, if that helps it stick.

What does chuffed mean?

verb

  1. To make noisy puffing sounds, as of a steam locomotive.
  2. To break wind.

adjective

  1. Very pleased or satisfied; delighted.
  2. Disgruntled, displeased, unsatisfied (This word can be its own antonym. [Is this slang, sarcasm, reverse psychology, etc?])

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Words that rhyme with chuffed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stuffedhuffedscuffedsniftsnuffedluftgriftrebuffedsquiffedpuffedoverstuffedruffed

Related words

huffpuffgladwell-pleasedmade-uppleasedgruntledproud

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chuffed"?▾

"Chuffed" has 2 syllables: chuff · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "chuffed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chuffed" is /ˈtʃʌft/.

What does "chuffed" mean?▾

Chuffed: To make noisy puffing sounds, as of a steam locomotive.

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