How to Pronounce "checkers"
word
/ˈtʃɛkɝz/
CHEK-urz
/tʃˈɛkəz/
CHEK-uhz
Definition
A board game for two players, where each tries to capture all the opponent’s pieces by moving diagonally. Called 'draughts' in British English.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃɛkɝz/
British English
/tʃˈɛkəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHEK-urz
UK
CHEK-uhz
Listen in Context
We played checkers after dinner.
My grandfather is very good at checkers.
Do you know how to play checkers?
Let’s set up the board and have a quick game of checkers.