How to pronounce cheerlead
Say it like CHEER-leed. Cheerlead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEER).
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- CHEER
- leed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheerlead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cheerlead
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHEER-leed.
What does cheerlead mean?
- To participate in cheerleading.
- To support someone enthusiastically.
Where does cheerlead come from?
Back-formation from cheerleader.
Questions about saying cheerlead
How do you pronounce cheerlead?
Say CHEER-leed. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪrlid/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪəliːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheerlead?
Cheerlead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEER). Broken into parts: CHEER · leed.
Is cheerlead pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɪəliːd/ (CHEER-leed).