How to pronounce cherry
cherry
/ˈtʃeri/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Cherry, sound by sound
| /tʃ/as in chair | One sound: “t” released straight into “sh”. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /i/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
In a sentence
Cherry trees are now in bloom in Washington.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce cherry?
Cherry is pronounced /ˈtʃeri/ in American English.
How many syllables are in cherry?
Cherry has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in cherry?
The first syllable: /ˈtʃeri/.