How to pronounce chirps
Say it like CHURPS. Chirps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/tʃɝps/CHURPS
UK British/tʃɜːps/CHURPS
- CHURPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chirps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of chirps
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHURPS.
What does chirps mean?
noun
- plural of chirp How to pronounce chirp
- third-person singular simple present indicative of chirp How to pronounce chirp
Questions about saying chirps
How do you pronounce chirps?
Say CHURPS. The American pronunciation is /tʃɝps/. In British English it is /tʃɜːps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chirps?
Chirps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHURPS.
Is chirps 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 /tʃɜːps/ (CHURPS).