How to Pronounce "chafing"
word
ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ
CHAY-fing
tʃˈeɪfɪŋ
CHAY-fing
Definition
Chafing means skin irritation or soreness caused by repeated rubbing or friction, often from clothing or skin-on-skin contact.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ
British English
tʃˈeɪfɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAY-fing
UK
CHAY-fing
Listen in Context
Chafing can happen if your clothes are too loose or too tight.
Wearing tight shoes can cause chafing on your heels.
He used special cream to help with chafing during his run.
After hiking all day, I noticed some chafing around my waist from my backpack strap.