How do you pronounce "cheeky"?

In American English: /ˈtʃiːki/ (CHEEK-ee). In British English: /tʃˈiːki/ (CH-eek). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃiːki/ (CHEEK-ee). In Australian English: /tʃˈiːki/ (CH-eek).

Is "cheeky" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃiːki/ (CHEEK-ee), while in British English it's /tʃˈiːki/ (CH-eek).

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cheeky

/ˈtʃiːki/

CHEEK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

tʃiːkche·ieky

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