How to pronounce chalk
Say it like CHAHK. Chalk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHAHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chalk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of chalk
American and British speakers say chalk in essentially the same way: /tʃɑk/ in the US and /tʃɔːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAWK.
Other ways to say chalk
Chalk also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- CHAWK /tʃɔk/
What does chalk mean?
- a soft whitish calcite
- a pure flat white with little reflectance
- an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
- write, draw, or trace with chalk
Words that rhyme with chalk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chalk.
Words that sound like chalk
Questions about saying chalk
How do you pronounce chalk?
Say CHAHK. The American pronunciation is /tʃɑk/. In British English it is /tʃɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chalk?
Chalk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHAHK.
Do Americans and Brits say chalk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɑk/ and the British form is /tʃɔːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as chalk?
Chalk sounds the same as chock in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.