How to pronounce chavs
Say it like CHAVZ. Chavs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHAVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chavs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of chavs
American and British speakers say chavs in essentially the same way: /tʃævz/ in the US and /tʃævz/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAVZ.
What does chavs mean?
- plural of chav
Questions about saying chavs
How do you pronounce chavs?
Say CHAVZ. The American pronunciation is /tʃævz/. In British English it is /tʃævz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chavs?
Chavs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHAVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say chavs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃævz/ and the British form is /tʃævz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.