When pronouncing the word "check", it is important to focus on the vowels and consonants.

• American Pronunciation: /tʃɛk/
• British Pronunciation: /tʃɛk/
• IPA Notation:
  • American and British: [tʃɛk]

To pronounce "check" correctly, start with the "ch" sound, which is like the "ch" in "chair." Then, proceed with the "e" sound, similar to the "e" in "bed." Finally, end with the "k" sound, a quick and sharp sound made by positioning the back of your tongue against the soft palate.

By focusing on each of these sounds, you will be able to correctly pronounce the word "check."

"Check" has multiple definitions, reflecting its use in different domains:

1. Financial Transaction: A written, dated, and signed instrument that directs a bank to pay a specific sum of money to the bearer or a named party. This is a common method of payment in many countries.
2. Verification or Examination: The act of inspecting or verifying something to ensure correctness, completeness, or to prevent a problem. For example, "Let me check the results."
3. Chess: A move in chess that puts the opponent's king under direct attack, from which it must escape.
4. Restraint or Pause: An action that slows down or stops the progress of something, often used metaphorically. For example, "The subsidies put a check on the price increase."
5. Pattern: A design of two or more colors, typically used in clothing, characterized by a pattern of squares and lines. Similar to a checkerboard pattern.
6. In Restaurants: The bill for food and drink consumed, often presented at the end of a meal.