How to pronounce cheater
Say it like CHEE-ter. Cheater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheater 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cheater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHEE-tuh.
What does cheater mean?
- Someone who cheats; something that cheats.
- Synonym of adulterer.
- An improvised breaker bar made from a length of pipe and a wrench (spanner), usually used to free screws, bolts, etc. that are difficult to remove with a ratchet or wrench alone.
Where does cheater come from?
From cheat + -er. The sense referring to welding hood lenses was inspired by cheaters (plural) as a pair of reading glasses.
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Words that rhyme with cheater
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheater.
Questions about saying cheater
How do you pronounce cheater?
Say CHEE-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheater?
Cheater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · ter.
Is cheater 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 /ˈtʃiːtə/ (CHEE-tuh).