How to pronounce cheetah
Say it like CHEE-tuh. Cheetah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheetah 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cheetah
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHEE-tuh.
What does cheetah mean?
- A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; native to Africa and southeast Asia (where it is nearly extinct) and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.
Words that rhyme with cheetah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheetah.
Questions about saying cheetah
How do you pronounce cheetah?
Say CHEE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃitə/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheetah?
Cheetah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · tuh.
Is cheetah pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtʃiːtə/ (CHEE-tuh).