How to pronounce che
Say it like CHAY. Che is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Che pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of che
American and British speakers say che in essentially the same way: /tʃeɪ/ in the US and /tʃeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAY.
What does che mean?
- The letter Ч, ч.
Words that rhyme with che
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of che.
Questions about saying che
How do you pronounce che?
Say CHAY. The American pronunciation is /tʃeɪ/. In British English it is /tʃeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in che?
Che is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHAY.
Do Americans and Brits say che the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃeɪ/ and the British form is /tʃeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.