How to pronounce cherty
Say it like CHUR-tee. Cherty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR).
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- CHUR
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cherty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cherty
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHUR-tee.
What does cherty mean?
- Containing chert.
Where does cherty come from?
From chert + -y.
Words that rhyme with cherty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cherty.
Questions about saying cherty
How do you pronounce cherty?
Say CHUR-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝti/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cherty?
Cherty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR). Broken into parts: CHUR · tee.
Is cherty 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 /ˈtʃɜːti/ (CHUR-tee).