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How to say "cheers" in English

Say "cheers" in English: Cheers. Pronunciation, when to use it, and the register that natives actually pick.

Short answer: "cheers" in English is Cheers.

Cheers, the core translation

The default way to say "cheers" in English is Cheers. Pronounced roughly CHEERZ.

When English speakers actually use it

In British English "cheers" also means "thanks" or "bye". Watch the context.

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FAQ

What's the most polite way to say "cheers" in English?

Cheers is the safe polite option in every register. Tone of voice does more work than word choice in English.

How do I pronounce Cheers?

Roughly CHEERZ. Recording yourself once and comparing to a native audio inside Skala closes the gap faster than reading pronunciation guides.

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