How to pronounce cheerio
Say it like CHIR-ee-oh. Cheerio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIR).
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- CHIR
- ee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheerio 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cheerio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHEER-rih-oh.
What does cheerio mean?
- Goodbye, an interjection said upon parting.
- Hello; a greeting.
- A small saveloy often consumed with tomato sauce at parties.
Where does cheerio come from?
From cheer and/or cheery + -o.
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Questions about saying cheerio
How do you pronounce cheerio?
Say CHIR-ee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪrioʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪərɪəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheerio?
Cheerio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIR). Broken into parts: CHIR · ee · oh.
Is cheerio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtʃɪərɪəʊ/ (CHEER-rih-oh).