How to pronounce cheque
Say it like CHEK. Cheque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- CHEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cheque
American and British speakers say cheque in essentially the same way: /tʃɛk/ in the US and /tʃɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEK.
What does cheque mean?
- A written order directing a bank to pay money to a person or entity.“I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a cheque for the amount.”
- A bill to be paid, particularly in a restaurant.“I summoned the waiter, paid the cheque, and hurried to leave.”
Where does cheque come from?
From check, possibly influenced by exchequer.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- check
- bank check
- check out
Words that rhyme with cheque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheque.
Words that sound like cheque
Questions about saying cheque
How do you pronounce cheque?
Say CHEK. The American pronunciation is /tʃɛk/. In British English it is /tʃɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheque?
Cheque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHEK.
Do Americans and Brits say cheque the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɛk/ and the British form is /tʃɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cheque?
Cheque sounds the same as check, Czech in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.