How to Pronounce Checked

To pronounce "checked", say CHECK-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /tʃɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

checked

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Syllables

Letters

/tʃɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “checked”

"checked" has 2 syllables: check-ed. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does checked mean?

verb

To inspect; to examine.
“Check the oil in your car once a month.”
To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).

verb

To mark with a check pattern.

adjective

Having a pattern of checks; checkered.
“a checked tie”
Of syllables, having a coda.

Synonyms

attack tackle trap check off cross off strike off tick tick off

Antonyms

uncheck

Words that rhyme with checked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspect subject project direct effect neglect affect reject defect respect deflect reflect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "checked"?▾

"Checked" has 2 syllables: check · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "checked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "checked" is /tʃɛkt/.

What does "checked" mean?▾

Checked: To inspect; to examine.

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