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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

checkup

/ˈt͡ʃɛkʌp/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.88 in modern English

Syllables
check-up
IPA
/ˈt͡ʃɛkʌp/
20
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A routine visit to the doctor, dentist, or the like.

noun

A routine inspection.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from check up.

Inflected Forms

checkups (plural) check-up (alternative)

Phrases

checkup from the neck up

Frequently Paired Words

physical

Synonyms

medical checkup medical examination medical exam medical health check

Rhymes With

check-up

Questions

How do you pronounce checkup?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈt͡ʃɛkʌp/.
What does checkup mean?
A routine visit to the doctor, dentist, or the like.
Where does checkup come from?
Deverbal from check up.

How to pronounce checkup

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “checkup”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈt͡ʃɛkʌp/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “checkup” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.