How to Pronounce "chaff"
word
ˈtʃæf
CHAF
tʃˈæf
CHAF
Definition
The outer, dry covering of grains like wheat, removed during processing; also used figuratively for something worthless or unimportant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃæf
British English
tʃˈæf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAF
UK
CHAF
Listen in Context
Farmers remove the chaff from the wheat before selling it.
The wind blew away the chaff, leaving the seeds behind.
We should separate the useful facts from the chaff.
Don't worry about their criticism—it's just chaff.