How to pronounce cheroot
Say it like shuh-ROOT. Cheroot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOT).
- shuh
- ROOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheroot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cheroot
American and British speakers say cheroot in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈrut/ in the US and /ʃəˈruːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-ROOT.
What does cheroot mean?
- A cigar with square-cut ends.
Words that rhyme with cheroot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheroot.
Questions about saying cheroot
How do you pronounce cheroot?
Say shuh-ROOT. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈrut/. In British English it is /ʃəˈruːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheroot?
Cheroot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOT). Broken into parts: shuh · ROOT.
Do Americans and Brits say cheroot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈrut/ and the British form is /ʃəˈruːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.