How to pronounce "cheat"

cheat

Noun
American
/tʃit/

Syllable Breakdown

cheat

How natives say cheat

British
/tʃiːt/

Syllable Breakdown

cheat

How natives say cheat

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'ch' sound as in 'choose'.

  • Move to a long 'ee' sound with your mouth slightly smiling.

  • End with a soft 't' sound with your tongue at the roof of your mouth.

Common Mistakes

  • cheet (syl-la-bles)

  • sheet (syl-la-bles)

  • chet (syl-la-bles)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'ch' sound as in 'choose'.

  • Move to a long 'ee' vowel sound, holding it longer.

  • End with a soft 't' sound with your tongue at the roof of your mouth.

common mistakes

  • cheet (syl-la-bles)

  • sheet (syl-la-bles)

  • chet (syl-la-bles)

FAQ

Why is 'ch' pronounced with 'tʃ'?

'Ch' often makes a 'tʃ' sound as in 'cheese' or 'chair'.

Is the 't' sound silent?

No, the 't' is pronounced softly at the end.

Do I stress the ‘ch’ or the ‘ee’?

Stress the long 'ee' sound slightly more.

Definition

cheat

A person who behaves dishonestly.

Word Family

cheater

/ˈtʃiːtər/

noun

A person who cheats

Example: He admitted he was a cheater.

cheating

/ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/

verb

Act of being dishonest

Example: She was caught cheating on the test.

deceit

/dɪˈsiːt/

noun

Dishonest behavior

Example: His deceit was discovered.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Cheater vs cheat

- add 'er' with a softer ending.

Cheating vs cheat

- change 't' to 'ing', add '-ing'.

Deceit vs cheat

- different starting and vowel sounds.

Pro Tips

Focus on the 'ch' sound

Practice the 'tʃ' sound by saying 'church'.

Lengthen the 'ee' sound

Hold the 'ee' sound slightly longer than normal.

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