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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cheryl

/ˈʃɛɹəl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.58 in modern English

Syllables
cheryl
IPA
/ˈʃɛɹəl/
14
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A female given name originating as a coinage.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century, possibly a blend of Cherie or Cherry and Beryl. (See cher for the etymology of Cherie.)

Inflected Forms

Sheryl (alternative)

Derived Forms

Choni

Frequently Paired Words

Cher Cherilyn Cara

Rhymes With

merrill sterile daryl there'll peril feral darryl darrell meryl sheryl terrell errol

Questions

How do you pronounce cheryl?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʃɛɹəl/.
What does cheryl mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage.
Where does cheryl come from?
Coined in the early 20th century, possibly a blend of Cherie or Cherry and Beryl. (See cher for the etymology of Cherie.)

How to pronounce cheryl

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