How to pronounce cheerleading
Say it like CHEER-lee-ding. Cheerleading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEER).
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- CHEER
- lee
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheerleading 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cheerleading
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHEER-lee-ding.
What does cheerleading mean?
- A physical activity and sport in which cheerleaders organize elements of dance, gymnastics, and tumbling for judgment or to cheer on a team.
- Automatic or servile praise.
- present participle and gerund of cheerlead How to pronounce cheerlead
Where does cheerleading come from?
From cheerlead + -ing.
Questions about saying cheerleading
How do you pronounce cheerleading?
Say CHEER-lee-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪrˌlidɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪəˌliːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheerleading?
Cheerleading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEER). Broken into parts: CHEER · lee · ding.
Is cheerleading 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 /ˈtʃɪəˌliːdɪŋ/ (CHEER-lee-ding).