How to Pronounce Cheap

To pronounce "cheap", say CHEAP — one syllable, IPA /t͡ʃiːp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/t͡ʃiːp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cheap”

"cheap" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with creep and weep, if that helps it stick.

What does cheap mean?

noun

  1. Trade; traffic; chaffer; chaffering.
  2. A market; marketplace.

verb

  1. To trade; traffic; bargain; chaffer; ask the price of goods; cheapen goods.
  2. To bargain for; chaffer for; ask the price of; offer a price for; cheapen.

adjective

  1. Low and/or reduced in price.
  2. Of poor quality.

Synonyms

bargainfrugalinexpensiveno-frillspriced-offflimsy

Antonyms

richdearexpensivehigh-pricedpriceyprecious

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Words that rhyme with cheap

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

creepweepdeepsweepkeeppeepreapleapsteepheapseepclepe

Related words

bargaincatchpennyaffordablemeretriciouscut-pricecut-rateflashylow-priced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cheap"?▾

"Cheap" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cheap"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cheap" is /t͡ʃiːp/.

What does "cheap" mean?▾

Cheap: Trade; traffic; chaffer; chaffering.

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