“Chary” or “Cherry”

Overview

chary / cherry are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

chary: NA

cherry: (noun) wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry. (noun) any of numerous trees and shrubs producing a small fleshy round fruit with a single hard stone; many also produce a valuable hardwood. (noun) a red fruit with a single hard stone.

Pronunciation

chary: ch·AA·r·iy

cherry: ch·EH·r·iy

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