How to pronounce cheapskate
Say it like CHEEP-skayt. Cheapskate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEEP).
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- CHEEP
- skayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheapskate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- skaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cheapskate
American and British speakers say cheapskate in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃipˌskeɪt/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːpˌskeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEEP-skayt.
What does cheapskate mean?
- Someone who stingily avoids spending money.“He is such a cheapskate, he found that jumper in a dustbin.”
- Someone who does not give freely.“My mum is such a cheapskate that she didn't lend me money to go shopping.”
Where does cheapskate come from?
From cheap + skite (“contemptible person”).
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Questions about saying cheapskate
How do you pronounce cheapskate?
Say CHEEP-skayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃipˌskeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːpˌskeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheapskate?
Cheapskate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEEP). Broken into parts: CHEEP · skayt.
Do Americans and Brits say cheapskate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃipˌskeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːpˌskeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.