How to Pronounce Check

To pronounce "check", say CHECK — one syllable, IPA /t͡ʃɛk/. 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

/t͡ʃɛk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “check”

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

Sounds exactly like: chek, czech — easy to mix up when writing.

What does check mean?

noun

  1. A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
  2. An inspection or examination.

    “I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check.”

Synonyms

billchequecheckmarktick

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Words that rhyme with check

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peckwreckspeckgeckdeckroughneckwhelkheckseckblechbottlenecktech

Related words

matchhitchcurbcheckoutarrestholdtest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "check"?▾

"Check" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "check"?▾

The IPA transcription of "check" is /t͡ʃɛk/.

What does "check" mean?▾

Check: A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.

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