How to pronounce chete
Say it like SHET-ee. Chete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHET).
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- SHET
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHETSay 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 chete
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHET-ee.
What does chete mean?
- A knife, especially one used as a weapon.
Where does chete come from?
Clipping of machete.
Words that rhyme with chete
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chete.
Questions about saying chete
How do you pronounce chete?
Say SHET-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛti/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chete?
Chete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHET). Broken into parts: SHET · ee.
Is chete pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈʃɛti/ (SHET-ee).