How to pronounce cheapening
Say it like CHEE-puh-ning. Cheapening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- puh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheapening 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cheapening
American and British speakers say cheapening in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃipənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːpənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-puh-ning.
What does cheapening mean?
- present participle and gerund of cheapen How to pronounce cheapen
- The process by which something is cheapened (made more affordable or made vulgar).
Words that rhyme with cheapening
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Questions about saying cheapening
How do you pronounce cheapening?
Say CHEE-puh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃipənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːpənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheapening?
Cheapening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · puh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say cheapening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃipənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːpənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.