How to pronounce checkerspot
Say it like CHEK-er-spot. Checkerspot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK).
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- CHEK
- er
- spot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Checkerspot 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- spotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of checkerspot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: CHEK-uh-spot.
What does checkerspot mean?
- Any of a group of butterflies of the subfamily Nymphalinae whose wings bear a checkered, spotted pattern.
Where does checkerspot come from?
From checker + spot.
Questions about saying checkerspot
How do you pronounce checkerspot?
Say CHEK-er-spot. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛkɚˌspɑt/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛkəˌspɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in checkerspot?
Checkerspot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK). Broken into parts: CHEK · er · spot.
Is checkerspot 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 /ˈtʃɛkəˌspɒt/ (CHEK-uh-spot).