How to pronounce cheeking
Say it like CHEE-king. Cheeking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheeking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cheeking
American and British speakers say cheeking in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃikɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-king.
What does cheeking mean?
- present participle and gerund of cheek How to pronounce cheek
Words that rhyme with cheeking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheeking.
Questions about saying cheeking
How do you pronounce cheeking?
Say CHEE-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃikɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheeking?
Cheeking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · king.
Do Americans and Brits say cheeking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃikɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.