How to Pronounce "chuckle"
word
/ˈtʃəkəɫ/
CHUHK-uhl
/tʃˈʌkəl/
CHUK-uhl
Definition
To laugh quietly or to yourself, often because something is mildly funny or amusing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃəkəɫ/
British English
/tʃˈʌkəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHUHK-uhl
UK
CHUK-uhl
Listen in Context
He chuckled at the joke.
She couldn't help but chuckle when she saw the puppy.
The teacher chuckled at the student's answer.
He chuckled to himself as he read the funny text.