How to pronounce cheerleaders
Say it like CHEER-lee-derz. Cheerleaders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEER).
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- CHEER
- lee
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheerleaders 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cheerleaders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHEER-lee-duz.
What does cheerleaders mean?
- plural of cheerleader How to pronounce cheerleader
Questions about saying cheerleaders
How do you pronounce cheerleaders?
Say CHEER-lee-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪrˌlidɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪəˌliːdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheerleaders?
Cheerleaders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEER). Broken into parts: CHEER · lee · derz.
Is cheerleaders 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 /ˈtʃɪəˌliːdəz/ (CHEER-lee-duz).