How to Pronounce Cherry

To pronounce "cherry", say CHERRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/. 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

/ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cherry”

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

Sounds exactly like: chery — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cherry mean?

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.

adjective

  1. Containing or having the taste of cherries.
  2. Of a bright red colour; cherry red.

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Words that rhyme with cherry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cherry"?▾

"Cherry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cherry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cherry" is /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/.

What does "cherry" mean?▾

Cherry: A small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with a smooth hard seed and a short hard stem.

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