How to pronounce checks
Say it like CHEKS. Checks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Checks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of checks
American and British speakers say checks in essentially the same way: /tʃɛks/ in the US and /tʃɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEKS.
What does checks mean?
- plural of check How to pronounce check“There are seven checks left in the book.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of check How to pronounce check“He checks the bin for more potatoes.”
Words that rhyme with checks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of checks.
Questions about saying checks
How do you pronounce checks?
Say CHEKS. The American pronunciation is /tʃɛks/. In British English it is /tʃɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in checks?
Checks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say checks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɛks/ and the British form is /tʃɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.