How to Pronounce Chuffing

To pronounce "chuffing", say CHUFF-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

CHUFF-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “chuffing”

"chuffing" has 2 syllables: chuff-ing. It rhymes with puffing and huffing, if that helps it stick.

What does chuffing mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. A noisy puffing sound, as of a steam locomotive.

adjective

  1. Used as a mild intensifier, especially as a substitute for "fucking".

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Words that rhyme with chuffing

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puffinghuffingmuffingsloughingrebuffingscuffingsnuffingbluffingfluffingwhiffingstuffingbiffing

Related words

huffpuffcluckingphuqingwhufflyfreakingfrackingchuggy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chuffing"?▾

"Chuffing" has 2 syllables: chuff · ing.

What does "chuffing" mean?▾

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

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