How to pronounce exchequer
Say it like EKS-chek-er. Exchequer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EKS).
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- EKS
- chek
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exchequer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of exchequer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EKS-chek-uh.
What does exchequer mean?
- An office of revenue taxation; a treasury.
- An available fund of money, especially one for a specific purpose.
- To proceed against (a person) in the Court of Exchequer.
Where does exchequer come from?
From Middle English escheker, from Anglo-Norman escheker (“chessboard”), from Medieval Latin scaccarium.
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Questions about saying exchequer
How do you pronounce exchequer?
Say EKS-chek-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksˌtʃɛkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛksˌtʃɛkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exchequer?
Exchequer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EKS). Broken into parts: EKS · chek · er.
Is exchequer 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 /ˈɛksˌtʃɛkə/ (EKS-chek-uh).