how to pronounce cheetah

/ˈtʃiːtə/

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cheetah is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of cheetah in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… a cheetah the fastest land animal which …”

meanings of cheetah

noun:

A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head. It is native to Africa and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.