How to Pronounce "exchequer"
word
ˈɛksˌtʃɛkɝ
EKS-chek-er
ɛkstʃˈɛkɐ
eks-CHEK-uh
Definition
The exchequer is the department in government responsible for managing public money and finances. In the UK, it often refers to the national treasury or finance ministry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛksˌtʃɛkɝ
British English
ɛkstʃˈɛkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EKS-chek-er
UK
eks-CHEK-uh
Listen in Context
The exchequer controls the country's finances.
She works in the exchequer department.
The government released its exchequer report.
After the crisis, the exchequer had to increase taxes to recover funds.