English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Cheer Pronunciation
Cheer is pronounced CHIR, IPA /ˈtʃɪr/.
CHIR
US /ˈtʃɪr/ · UK /ˈtʃiə/
Syllables: CHIR (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A shout of approval, or to shout in support of someone.
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Cheer in a Sentence
- A cheer went up from the back of the hall.
- The crowd cheered every time he touched the ball.
- Her visit did a lot to cheer him.
Common Mispronunciations of Cheer
Not SHEER
The ch is the two-part sound of church, beginning with a t. A plain sh gives sheer.
Not CHAIR
The vowel is the ear of near, not the air of care. Swapping them produces chair.
Tip: One syllable. Cheer, chair, and char keep three different vowels in the same frame.
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