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Syllables

The word 'cheque' has one syllable.
ˈʧɛk


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Cheque'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Cheque' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /ʧ/
TongueThe tongue raises. It touches the roof of the mouth. Then it presses the roof of the mouth. Finally, it releases.
LipsThe corners of the lips are in. The rest of the lips flare.
TeethThe teeth are together.
AirThe air passes through the mouth. The air builds up when tongue presses the roof of the mouth. The air comes through when the tongue releases.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#3: /ɛ/
TongueThe tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /k/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'cheque'

I'll never forget the time my friend wrote me a "cheque" for a hug instead of money.

Try this Exciting 'cheque' Tongue Twister Challenge

Cheque, Chuck and Chuckle chose to chew cheese chips, but the cheesy chips got stuck in their cheeks while they tried to cheque out at the checkout!

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