How to pronounce chaffer
Say it like CHAF-er. Chaffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAF).
- CHAF
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaffer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chaffer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAF-uh.
What does chaffer mean?
- To haggle or barter.
- To buy.
- To talk much and idly; to chatter.
- Bargaining; merchandise.
- The upper sieve of a cleaning shoe in a combine harvester, where chaff is removed.
- A person who or thing that chaffs.
Where does chaffer come from?
From Middle English chaffare (“a bargain, a trade”, noun), equivalent to cheap + fare.
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Words that rhyme with chaffer
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Questions about saying chaffer
How do you pronounce chaffer?
Say CHAF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaffer?
Chaffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAF). Broken into parts: CHAF · er.
Is chaffer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃæfə/ (CHAF-uh).