How to pronounce Czech
Say it like CHEK. Czech is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Czech. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- CHEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Czech pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Czech
American and British speakers say Czech in essentially the same way: /tʃɛk/ in the US and /tʃɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEK.
What does Czech mean?
- A Slavic language primarily spoken in the Czech Republic.
Words that rhyme with Czech
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Czech.
Words that sound like Czech
Questions about saying Czech
How do you pronounce Czech?
Say CHEK. The American pronunciation is /tʃɛk/. In British English it is /tʃɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Czech?
Czech is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHEK.
Do Americans and Brits say Czech the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɛk/ and the British form is /tʃɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Czech?
Czech sounds the same as check, cheque in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.