How to pronounce cheryl
cheryl
/ˈʃerəl/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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ch is pronounced /ʃ/ (“sh”) here.
Cheryl, sound by sound
| /ʃ/as in she | Lips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”. |
| /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. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
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- khmer/kmer/
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce cheryl?
Cheryl is pronounced /ˈʃerəl/ in American English.
How many syllables are in cheryl?
Cheryl has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in cheryl?
The first syllable: /ˈʃerəl/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in cheryl?
ch is pronounced /ʃ/ (“sh”) here.