How to Pronounce "chafes"
word
ˈtʃeɪfs
CHAYFS
tʃˈeɪfs
CHAYFS
Definition
'Chafes' means something rubs against your skin and causes irritation or soreness. It can also mean someone feels annoyed by rules or limits.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃeɪfs
British English
tʃˈeɪfs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAYFS
UK
CHAYFS
Listen in Context
My backpack chafes my shoulders when I walk for a long time.
This shirt chafes my neck.
Tight shoes often cause chafes on the feet.
He chafes at being told what to do all the time.