How to Pronounce Checklist

To pronounce "checklist", say CHECKL-ist — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃɛklɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtʃɛklɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “checklist”

"checklist" has 2 syllables: checkl-ist. It rhymes with tryst and mist, if that helps it stick.

What does checklist mean?

noun

  1. A list of tasks to be completed, names to be consulted, conditions to be verified and similar.
  2. An inventory, especially of species.

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Words that rhyme with checklist

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trystmistjustassistsubsisttwistpersisthissedpissedinsistresistdismissed

Related words

listedlistinginventoryscheduleauditreferencesummarydirectory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "checklist"?▾

"Checklist" has 2 syllables: checkl · ist.

What is the IPA transcription of "checklist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "checklist" is /ˈtʃɛklɪst/.

What does "checklist" mean?▾

Checklist: A list of tasks to be completed, names to be consulted, conditions to be verified and similar.

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