How to pronounce checkered
Say it like CHEK-erd. Checkered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK).
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- CHEK
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Checkered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of checkered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHEK-ud.
What does checkered mean?
- Divided into a grid of squares of alternating colors or shades, or into light and dark patches.“That is a checkered tablecloth.”
- Changeable; inconsistent; having variations or uncertainty; marked by many problems or failures.
- simple past and past participle of checker How to pronounce checker
Where does checkered come from?
From checker + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- checked
- chequered
Words that rhyme with checkered
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Questions about saying checkered
How do you pronounce checkered?
Say CHEK-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛkɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛkəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in checkered?
Checkered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK). Broken into parts: CHEK · erd.
Is checkered 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 /ˈtʃɛkəd/ (CHEK-ud).