How to pronounce checked
Say it like CHEKT. Checked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Checked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of checked
American and British speakers say checked in essentially the same way: /tʃɛkt/ in the US and /tʃɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEKT.
What does checked mean?
- patterned with alternating squares of color
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- checkered
- chequered
Words that rhyme with checked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of checked.
Questions about saying checked
How do you pronounce checked?
Say CHEKT. The American pronunciation is /tʃɛkt/. In British English it is /tʃɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in checked?
Checked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say checked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɛkt/ and the British form is /tʃɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.