How to Pronounce Cheers

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/tʃɪəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cheers”

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

What does cheers mean?

noun

  1. A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.
  2. That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment.

    “a table loaded with good cheer”

verb

  1. To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.

    “We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea.”

  2. To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.

interjection

  1. A common toast used when drinking in company.
  2. Goodbye, especially as a sign-off in an email or after writing a comment.

Synonyms

bottoms upchin chindown the hatchhere’s mud in your eyeskoalbyecatch you latercheerio

Antonyms

boo

Words that rhyme with cheers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sneerstearsappearsracketeersyearsclearsfrontiersveersadherescareerscavaliersinterferes

Related words

cheerfulnessheartenurgeemboldeninspire

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cheers"?▾

"Cheers" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cheers"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cheers" is /tʃɪəz/.

What does "cheers" mean?▾

Cheers: A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.

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