How to Pronounce "cheshire"
word
ˈtʃɛʃɝ
CHESH-er
ˈtʃɛʃə
CHESH-uh
Definition
'Cheshire' usually refers to a county in northwest England, known for its countryside and cheese. It can also refer to 'Cheshire cheese,' a famous type of cheese from that region, or the 'Cheshire Cat' from Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛʃɝ
British English
ˈtʃɛʃə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHESH-er
UK
CHESH-uh
Listen in Context
Cheshire is a county in England.
They make Cheshire cheese in this region.
The Cheshire Cat smiles in the story.
Have you ever tried real Cheshire cheese?