How to Pronounce "cheerio"
word
/ˈtʃɪɹioʊ/
CHEER-ee-oh
/tʃˈiəɹɪˌəʊ/
chee-REE-oh
Definition
An informal and friendly British way to say goodbye.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃɪɹioʊ/
British English
/tʃˈiəɹɪˌəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHEER-ee-oh
UK
chee-REE-oh
Listen in Context
Cheerio! See you next week.
She waved and said, "Cheerio!"
People in England sometimes say cheerio when leaving.
Right, I'm off now—cheerio!