How to pronounce cheetahs
Say it like CHEE-tuz. Cheetahs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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US American/ˈtʃitəz/CHEE-tuz
UK British/ˈtʃiːtəz/CHEE-tuz
- CHEE
- tuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheetahs 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.
- tuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cheetahs
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHEE-tuz.
What does cheetahs mean?
noun
- plural of cheetah How to pronounce cheetah
Questions about saying cheetahs
How do you pronounce cheetahs?
Say CHEE-tuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃitəz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheetahs?
Cheetahs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · tuz.
Is cheetahs 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 /ˈtʃiːtəz/ (CHEE-tuz).