How to pronounce cheques
Say it like CHEKS. Cheques is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheques pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cheques
American and British speakers say cheques in essentially the same way: /tʃɛks/ in the US and /tʃɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEKS.
What does cheques mean?
- plural of cheque How to pronounce cheque
Words that rhyme with cheques
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheques.
Questions about saying cheques
How do you pronounce cheques?
Say CHEKS. The American pronunciation is /tʃɛks/. In British English it is /tʃɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheques?
Cheques is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say cheques the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɛks/ and the British form is /tʃɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.