How to pronounce cheapens
Say it like CHEE-punz. Cheapens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- punz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheapens 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.
- punzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cheapens
American and British speakers say cheapens in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃipənz/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːpənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-punz.
What does cheapens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cheapen How to pronounce cheapen
Questions about saying cheapens
How do you pronounce cheapens?
Say CHEE-punz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃipənz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːpənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheapens?
Cheapens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · punz.
Do Americans and Brits say cheapens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃipənz/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːpənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.