How to Pronounce Cheeky

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

cheeky

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying cheeky, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

1

Syllable

6

Letters

/ˈtʃiːki/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cheeky”

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

What does cheeky mean?

adjective

  1. Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
  2. (of swimwear, underwear, etc.) tending to reveal the cheeks of the buttocks.

Synonyms

insolentsaucy

Hear “cheeky” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with cheeky

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freakysneakycreakystreakyscreakyreekyrekeyleakysqueakysleekybleakycliquey

Related words

brashnervyforwardsassyinsolenceinsolentimpudentpert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cheeky"?▾

"Cheeky" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cheeky"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cheeky" is /ˈtʃiːki/.

What does "cheeky" mean?▾

Cheeky: Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “cheeky” in the full dictionary →