How to pronounce chirr
Say it like CHUR. Chirr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chirr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of chirr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHUR.
What does chirr mean?
- To make the prolonged trilling sound of an insect (e.g. a grasshopper, a cicada).
- The trilled sound made by an insect.
Where does chirr come from?
Imitative, ca. 1600. More at churr.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with chirr
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chirr.
Questions about saying chirr
How do you pronounce chirr?
Say CHUR. The American pronunciation is /tʃɝ/. In British English it is /tʃɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chirr?
Chirr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHUR.
Is chirr 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 /tʃɜː/ (CHUR).