How to Pronounce Checks

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

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Syllable

Letters

/tʃɛks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “checks”

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

Sounds exactly like: czechs — easy to mix up when writing.

What does checks mean?

noun

A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
An inspection or examination.
“I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check.”

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).

noun

(usually pluralized) A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
“The tablecloth had red and white checks.”
Any fabric woven with such a pattern.

Synonyms

bill cheque checkmark tick attack tackle trap check off cross off strike off

Antonyms

uncheck

Words that rhyme with checks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

complex hex vertex annex sex multiplex vex perplex effects convex next simplex

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "checks"?▾

"Checks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "checks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "checks" is /tʃɛks/.

What does "checks" mean?▾

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

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