How to pronounce cheesy
Say it like CHEE-zee. Cheesy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheesy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cheesy
American and British speakers say cheesy in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃizi/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-zee.
What does cheesy mean?
- of very poor quality; flimsy
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with cheesy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheesy.
Questions about saying cheesy
How do you pronounce cheesy?
Say CHEE-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃizi/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheesy?
Cheesy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say cheesy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃizi/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.