How to pronounce cheekiness
Say it like CHEE-kee-nus. Cheekiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- kee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheekiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cheekiness
American and British speakers say cheekiness in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃikinəs/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːkinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-kee-nus.
What does cheekiness mean?
- the state of being cheeky
Where does cheekiness come from?
From cheeky + -ness.
Questions about saying cheekiness
How do you pronounce cheekiness?
Say CHEE-kee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃikinəs/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːkinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheekiness?
Cheekiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · kee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say cheekiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃikinəs/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːkinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.