How to pronounce chequer
Say it like CHEK-er. Chequer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK).
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- CHEK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chequer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chequer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHEK-uh.
What does chequer mean?
- The edible fruit of the wild service tree, Sorbus torminalis.
- Alternative spelling of checker.
- Alternative spelling of checker.
Where does chequer come from?
(fruit): Apparently in allusion to the chequered or spotted appearance of the fruit.
Words that rhyme with chequer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chequer.
Words that sound like chequer
Questions about saying chequer
How do you pronounce chequer?
Say CHEK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chequer?
Chequer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK). Broken into parts: CHEK · er.
Is chequer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɛkə/ (CHEK-uh).
What words sound the same as chequer?
Chequer sounds the same as checker in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.