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How to pronounce:
cheat
Definition:
(nou) weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous (nou) weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat (nou) someone who leads you to believe something that is not true (nou) the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme (nou) a deception for profit to yourself
Phonetic Transcription:
tʃiːt
Examples:
It is the fault of the children who cheat.
The infobox and the lead are the cheat sheet for the article.
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Common mistakes of cheat pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "cheat" with an incorrect vowel, saying /ʧɪt/ instead of the correct /ʧiːt/. Tip: Focus on the long "e" sound as in "see" to ensure accuracy.
- Ignoring the initial consonant: A common mistake is omitting the "ch" sound, saying "eat" instead of "cheat." Tip: Practice the "ch" sound, which is voiceless and produced by pushing air through your mouth while your tongue touches the roof.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners may stress the second syllable, saying /ʧiˈæt/ rather than the correct /ˈʧiːt/. Tip: Remember that "cheat" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is always on the first and only syllable.
- Overemphasizing the final "t": Some people might pronounce "cheat" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound like /ʧiːtʰ/. Tip: Keep the "t" crisp but not overly aspirated; it should be a clean stop.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may mix up "cheat" with "sheet," pronouncing it as /ʃiːt/. Tip: Be mindful of the initial sound; "cheat" starts with "ch" as in "chocolate," while "sheet" starts with "sh" as in "shoe."