How to pronounce chuffle
Say it like CHUHF-ul. Chuffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHF).
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- CHUHF
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chuffle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chuffle
American and British speakers say chuffle in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌfəl/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHF-ul.
What does chuffle mean?
- To produce prusten.
- An uninterrupted sounding of prusten.
Where does chuffle come from?
Onomatopoeic, but compare chuff (the sound of the exhaust of a steam engine) and -le (verbal suffix conveying frequentativity).
Words that rhyme with chuffle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chuffle.
Questions about saying chuffle
How do you pronounce chuffle?
Say CHUHF-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌfəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chuffle?
Chuffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHF). Broken into parts: CHUHF · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say chuffle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌfəl/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.