How to pronounce cherish
Say it like CHER-ish. Cherish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHER).
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- CHER
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cherish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cherish
American and British speakers say cherish in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHER-ish.
What does cherish mean?
- be fond of; be attached to
Where does cherish come from?
From Middle English charish, cherishen (“to have affection for, hold dear, treat kindly; to esteem, respect; to cherish; to take care of; to greet; to entertain, treat hospitably; to cheer; to encourage, incite”), from Old French cheriss-,
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Words that rhyme with cherish
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Questions about saying cherish
How do you pronounce cherish?
Say CHER-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cherish?
Cherish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHER). Broken into parts: CHER · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say cherish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.