How to Pronounce Cheerleader

To pronounce "cheerleader", say CHEERL-ead-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

CHEERL-ead-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “cheerleader”

"cheerleader" has 3 syllables: cheerl-ead-er. It rhymes with reader and breeder, if that helps it stick.

What does cheerleader mean?

noun

  1. A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a sports event, and wearing a specially-designed uniform in the official colors of the team he/she cheers for.
  2. A person who rallies support for any cause.

Antonyms

gloomleader

Words that rhyme with cheerleader

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

readerbreedercedarfeederringleaderseedercederbleederneederreederspeeder

Related words

cheerleadingcheeringcheergirlringleaderchick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cheerleader"?▾

"Cheerleader" has 3 syllables: cheerl · ead · er.

What does "cheerleader" mean?▾

Cheerleader: A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a sports event, and wearing a specially-designed uniform in the official colors of the team he/she cheers for.

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