How to pronounce chuckles
Say it like CHUHK-ulz. Chuckles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHK).
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- CHUHK
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chuckles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chuckles
American and British speakers say chuckles in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌkəlz/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHK-ulz.
What does chuckles mean?
- plural of chuckle How to pronounce chuckle
Questions about saying chuckles
How do you pronounce chuckles?
Say CHUHK-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chuckles?
Chuckles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHK). Broken into parts: CHUHK · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say chuckles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.