How to pronounce cheapen
Say it like CHEE-pun. Cheapen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheapen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cheapen
American and British speakers say cheapen in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃipən/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːpən/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-pun.
What does cheapen mean?
- To decrease the value or price of; to make cheaper.
- To make vulgar.
- To become cheaper.
Where does cheapen come from?
From cheap + -en.
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Words that rhyme with cheapen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheapen.
Questions about saying cheapen
How do you pronounce cheapen?
Say CHEE-pun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃipən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheapen?
Cheapen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · pun.
Do Americans and Brits say cheapen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃipən/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːpən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.