How to pronounce cheeky
Say it like CHEE-kee. Cheeky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cheeky. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- CHEE
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheeky 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.
American vs British pronunciation of cheeky
American and British speakers say cheeky in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃiki/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-kee.
What does cheeky mean?
- Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
- Tending to expose the cheeks of the buttocks.
- Poisonous (of animals such as snakes), dangerous, cunning, violent, potent.
Words that rhyme with cheeky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheeky.
Questions about saying cheeky
How do you pronounce cheeky?
Say CHEE-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃiki/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheeky?
Cheeky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say cheeky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃiki/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.