How to pronounce cheating
Say it like CHEE-ting. Cheating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cheating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHEE-ting.
What does cheating mean?
- a deception for profit to yourself
- not faithful to a spouse or lover“adulterous husbands and wives”“a two-timing boyfriend”
- violating accepted standards or rules“a dirty fighter”“used foul means to gain power”
Words that rhyme with cheating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheating.
Questions about saying cheating
How do you pronounce cheating?
Say CHEE-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃitɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheating?
Cheating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · ting.
Is cheating 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 /ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/ (CHEE-ting).