How to Pronounce "cherubs"
word
ˈtʃɛɹəbz
CHAIR-ubz
tʃˈɛɹʌbz
cher-UBZ
Definition
Cherubs are angels, often shown in art as chubby, innocent-looking children with wings. The word can also mean children who look sweet and angelic.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛɹəbz
British English
tʃˈɛɹʌbz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAIR-ubz
UK
cher-UBZ
Listen in Context
The painting shows three smiling cherubs with tiny wings.
Many churches have statues of cherubs near the altar.
The baby twins looked like little cherubs in their white clothes.
Guests kept saying my kids were like cherubs during the party.