How do you pronounce "cheerio"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɪriːoʊ/ (CHIR-ee-oh). In British English: /tʃˈɪəɹɪəʊ/ (CH-i-uhr-i). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɪriːoʊ/ (CHIR-ee-oh). In Australian English: /tʃˈiəɹɪˌəʊ/ (CH-ee-uhr-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɪriːoʊ/ (CHIR-ee-oh), while in British English it's /tʃˈɪəɹɪəʊ/ (CH-i-uhr-i).

How to Pronounce "cheerio"

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cheerio

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/ˈtʃɪriːoʊ/

CHIR-ee-oh

Syllable Breakdown

tʃɪrch·iːee·oʊrio

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