How to pronounce cheated
Say it like CHEE-tud. Cheated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
- CHEE
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheated 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cheated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHEE-tid.
What does cheated mean?
- Having been tricked or deceived.
- Having been defrauded.“The people feel cheated by the government's decision.”
- simple past and past participle of cheat How to pronounce cheat
Words that rhyme with cheated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheated.
Questions about saying cheated
How do you pronounce cheated?
Say CHEE-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃitəd/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheated?
Cheated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · tud.
Is cheated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtʃiːtɪd/ (CHEE-tid).