How to Pronounce Cherries

To pronounce "cherries", say CHERR-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

CHERR-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “cherries”

"cherries" has 2 syllables: cherr-ies. It rhymes with contemporaries and luminaries, if that helps it stick.

What does cherries mean?

noun

  1. (British) A rail-gap indicator

noun

  1. A small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with a smooth hard seed and a short hard stem.
  2. Prunus subg. Cerasus, trees or shrubs that bear cherries.

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Words that rhyme with cherries

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contemporariesluminariesadversariesmercenariesemissariescariesariescanariesbeneficiariesintermediarieslibrariesprimaries

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cherries"?▾

"Cherries" has 2 syllables: cherr · ies.

What does "cherries" mean?▾

Cherries: (British) A rail-gap indicator

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