How to pronounce cheaper
Say it like CHEE-per. Cheaper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheaper 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cheaper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHEE-puh.
What does cheaper mean?
- comparative form of cheap: more cheap How to pronounce cheap
Words that rhyme with cheaper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheaper.
Questions about saying cheaper
How do you pronounce cheaper?
Say CHEE-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheaper?
Cheaper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · per.
Is cheaper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃiːpə/ (CHEE-puh).