How to pronounce chuff
Say it like CHUHF. Chuff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- CHUHF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chuff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of chuff
American and British speakers say chuff in essentially the same way: /tʃʌf/ in the US and /tʃʌf/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHF.
What does chuff mean?
- Surly; annoyed; displeased; disgruntled.
- In a chuff manner.
- A coarse or stupid fellow.
Where does chuff come from?
15th century, dialectal, from Middle English chuffe (“a rustic, boor”), in noun sense “stupid fellow”.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- chuffy
Words that rhyme with chuff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chuff.
Questions about saying chuff
How do you pronounce chuff?
Say CHUHF. The American pronunciation is /tʃʌf/. In British English it is /tʃʌf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chuff?
Chuff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHUHF.
Do Americans and Brits say chuff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃʌf/ and the British form is /tʃʌf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.