How to Pronounce "cheerleader"
word
/ˈtʃɪɹˌɫidɝ/
CHEER-lee-dur
/tʃˈiəliːdɐ/
CHEE-uh-lee-duh
Definition
A cheerleader is a person who performs chants, dances, and routines to support a sports team and excite the crowd. It can also mean someone who strongly supports or promotes a person, idea, or project.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃɪɹˌɫidɝ/
British English
/tʃˈiəliːdɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHEER-lee-dur
UK
CHEE-uh-lee-duh
Listen in Context
Her sister is a cheerleader at the local high school.
The cheerleader waved her pom-poms before the game.
He was the biggest cheerleader for the school team.
She's been our biggest cheerleader since we started the business.