How to pronounce cheering
Say it like CHIR-ing. Cheering has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIR).
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- CHIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cheering
American and British speakers say cheering in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEER-ring.
What does cheering mean?
- encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators“it's all over but the shouting”
- providing freedom from worry
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with cheering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheering.
Questions about saying cheering
How do you pronounce cheering?
Say CHIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheering?
Cheering has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIR). Broken into parts: CHIR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say cheering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.