chief

How many syllables in chief?

There is 1 syllable in the word chief.

How to pronounce chief:

boss

chieftain

foreman

gaffer

head

headman

honcho

top dog

tribal chief

abigail

adjutant

aide

apprentice

assistant

attendant

bearer

bedder

butler

charlady

charwoman

cleaner

cleaning-lady

cleaning-woman

commoner

crew

democrat

deputy

employee

flunkey

flunky

follower

footman

gofer

handmaid

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