How to pronounce chaw
Say it like CHAW. Chaw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of chaw
American and British speakers say chaw in essentially the same way: /tʃɔ/ in the US and /tʃɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAW.
What does chaw mean?
- That which is chewed.
- Chewing tobacco.“When the doctor told him to quit smoking, Harvey switched to chaw, but then developed cancer of the mouth.”
- To chew; grind with one's teeth; to masticate (food, or the cud).
- To steal.“Some pikey's chawed my bike.”
Where does chaw come from?
An unexplained variation of chewen (“to chew”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with chaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chaw.
Questions about saying chaw
How do you pronounce chaw?
Say CHAW. The American pronunciation is /tʃɔ/. In British English it is /tʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaw?
Chaw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHAW.
Do Americans and Brits say chaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɔ/ and the British form is /tʃɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.