English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Cheque Pronunciation
Cheque is pronounced CHEK, IPA /ˈtʃɛk/.
CHEK
US /ˈtʃɛk/ · UK /ˈtʃɛk/
Syllables: CHEK (1 syllable)
noun: A written order telling a bank to pay money from an account, spelled this way in British English.
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Cheque in a Sentence
- He wrote a cheque for the deposit.
- The cheque cleared on Thursday.
- Very few shops will take a cheque now.
Common Mispronunciations of Cheque
Not SHEK
The French que ending stayed but the French ch did not. Open with the ch of chair.
Not CHE-kyoo
A que ending is a plain k and the e behind it is silent, as in unique, antique and boutique.
Tip: British English uses cheque only for the bank slip and check for everything else. American English uses check for both.
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