How to pronounce cheapo
Say it like CHEE-poh. Cheapo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- poh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheapo 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.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cheapo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHEE-poh.
What does cheapo mean?
- Inexpensive and of poor quality.“They wanted crystal champagne glasses for the party but the caterers provided cheapo plastic cups instead.”
- A person who is stingy, a miser.
- Something produced and sold for low cost.
- A primitive trap, often set in the hope of swindling a win or draw from a losing position.
Where does cheapo come from?
From cheap + -o (“person with characteristic”, colloquialising suffix).
Words that rhyme with cheapo
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Questions about saying cheapo
How do you pronounce cheapo?
Say CHEE-poh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃiˌpoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːˌpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheapo?
Cheapo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · poh.
Is cheapo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtʃiːˌpəʊ/ (CHEE-poh).