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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.