How to pronounce chuckle
Say it like CHUHK-ul. Chuckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHK).
- CHUHK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chuckle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chuckle
American and British speakers say chuckle in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌkəl/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHK-ul.
What does chuckle mean?
- A quiet laugh.
- To laugh quietly or inwardly.
- To communicate through chuckling.“She chuckled her assent to my offer as she got in the car.”
Where does chuckle come from?
From chuck (“laugh”) + -le.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with chuckle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chuckle.
Questions about saying chuckle
How do you pronounce chuckle?
Say CHUHK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chuckle?
Chuckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHK). Broken into parts: CHUHK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say chuckle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌkəl/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.