How do you pronounce "cheetah"?

In American English: /ˈtʃiːtə/ (CHEET-uh). In British English: /tʃˈiːtə/ (CH-eet). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃiːtə/ (CHEET-uh). In Australian English: /tʃˈiːtə/ (CH-eet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃiːtə/ (CHEET-uh), while in British English it's /tʃˈiːtə/ (CH-eet).

How to Pronounce "cheetah"

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cheetah

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/ˈtʃiːtə/

CHEET-uh

Syllable Breakdown

tʃiːtchee·ətah

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