How to pronounce cher
Say it like SHAIR. Cher is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/ʃɛr/SHAIR
UK British/ʃɛə/SHAIR
- SHAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAIR.
What does cher mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of 'cher.
Words that rhyme with cher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cher.
Words that sound like cher
Questions about saying cher
How do you pronounce cher?
Say SHAIR. The American pronunciation is /ʃɛr/. In British English it is /ʃɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cher?
Cher is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAIR.
Is cher 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 /ʃɛə/ (SHAIR).
What words sound the same as cher?
Cher sounds the same as share in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.