How to Pronounce Cheek

To pronounce "cheek", say CHEEK — one syllable, IPA /tʃiːk/. 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

/tʃiːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cheek”

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

What does cheek mean?

noun

  1. The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
  2. (usually in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.

verb

  1. To be impudent towards.

    “Don't cheek me, you little rascal!”

  2. To pull a horse's head back toward the saddle using the cheek strap of the bridle.

Synonyms

arsecheekasscheekbutt cheeknether cheekgenabrass neckchutzpahimpertinence

Words that rhyme with cheek

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bleakshriekobliquesleekuniquephysiqueweakantiquebespeaksneakfreakclique

Related words

facebuccaloralnervebuttockbrassimpudenceeffrontery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cheek"?▾

"Cheek" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cheek"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cheek" is /tʃiːk/.

What does "cheek" mean?▾

Cheek: The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.

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