How to pronounce chequy
Say it like CHEK-ee. Chequy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chequy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- CHEK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chequy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chequy
American and British speakers say chequy in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɛki/ in the US and /ˈtʃɛki/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEK-ee.
What does chequy mean?
- Chequered; divided into small squares (chequers) by transverse vertical and horizontal lines.
Where does chequy come from?
From Anglo-Norman escheké, eschequé (“chequered”), from eschec (“chess, check”).
Words that rhyme with chequy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chequy.
Questions about saying chequy
How do you pronounce chequy?
Say CHEK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛki/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chequy?
Chequy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK). Broken into parts: CHEK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say chequy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɛki/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɛki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.