How to pronounce cheery
Say it like CHIR-ee. Cheery has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIR).
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- CHIR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheery 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.
American vs British pronunciation of cheery
American and British speakers say cheery in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪri/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEER-ree.
What does cheery mean?
- In a good mood, happy, cheerful.
Where does cheery come from?
From Middle English cheri, equivalent to cheer + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with cheery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheery.
Questions about saying cheery
How do you pronounce cheery?
Say CHIR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪri/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheery?
Cheery has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIR). Broken into parts: CHIR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say cheery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪri/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.