5 letters · 2 sounds

How to pronounce
"chase"

"chase" is pronounced with 2 sounds across 2 phonics chunks: ch · ase. Tap each box below to hear the sound, then blend them to read the word.

2 sounds · tap a box to hear each sound

'chase' starts with the 'ch' digraph — two letters working together as one sound.

How do you pronounce "chase"?

To pronounce "chase" correctly, say each of the 2 sounds in order, then blend them smoothly. This technique — Elkonin sound boxes — is used in thousands of US classrooms following the Science of Reading approach. Here's the step-by-step phonics method:

  1. 1 Say the sound for "ch" — then pause
  2. 2 Say the sound for "ase" — final sound
  3. Blend all 2 sounds together: "chase"

Frequently asked questions about "chase"

How do you pronounce "chase"?
To pronounce "chase", say each of its 2 phonics sound chunks in order — ch, and ase — then blend them smoothly. Tap the sound boxes above to hear each chunk.
How many sound chunks are in "chase"?
"chase" has 2 phonics sound chunks: ch · ase. Breaking a word into chunks helps kids decode it one sound at a time using the Science of Reading approach.
What are the phonics sounds in "chase"?
The phonics sounds in "chase" are ch, and ase. Each chunk represents one distinct sound; together they spell the 5-letter word "chase".
How many letters are in "chase"?
"chase" has 5 letters and 2 phonics sound chunks.
What words rhyme with "chase"?
Words that rhyme with "chase" include "embrace", "displace", "disgrace", "debase", "erase". See the full rhyme-family hub linked below.

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