How to pronounce checklist
Say it like CHEK-list. Checklist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK).
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- CHEK
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Checklist 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.
- listGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of checklist
American and British speakers say checklist in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɛˌklɪst/ in the US and /ˈtʃɛˌklɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEK-list.
What does checklist mean?
- A list of tasks to be completed, names to be consulted, conditions to be verified and similar.
- An inventory, especially of species.“a checklist of the plants of the Guiana Shield”
- To add to a checklist.
Where does checklist come from?
From check + list.
Questions about saying checklist
How do you pronounce checklist?
Say CHEK-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛˌklɪst/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛˌklɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in checklist?
Checklist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK). Broken into parts: CHEK · list.
Do Americans and Brits say checklist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɛˌklɪst/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɛˌklɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.