English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Cheerleading Pronunciation
Cheerleading is pronounced CHIR-lee-ding, IPA /ˈtʃɪrˌlidɪŋ/.
CHIR-lee-ding
US /ˈtʃɪrˌlidɪŋ/
Syllables: CHIR · lee · ding (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The organised sport of leading crowd chants with dance, gymnastics, and stunts.
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Cheerleading in a Sentence
- Cheerleading takes as much training as gymnastics.
- She gave up cheerleading after she broke her wrist.
- The school added cheerleading to its list of sports.
Common Mispronunciations of Cheerleading
Not cheer-LEE-ding
Compound words of this kind start loud, so the force stays on CHIR and the rest follows quietly.
Not CHIR-lay-ding
The lead in the middle is the long ee of leader, not the ay of led astray.
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