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What is the Plural of “Cheetah”?

Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.

SingularcheetahPluralcheetahs
Rule: regularIPA: /ˈtʃiːtə/

Singular and Plural Form of Cheetah

Cheetah is the singular noun form. Cheetahs is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: A spotted wild cat from Africa that runs very fast hunting small animals.

Why is the Plural of Cheetah “cheetahs”?

The Regular Plural Rule for Cheetah

Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: cheetah → cheetahs

Plural pattern: regular.

How to Remember the Plural of Cheetah

Just add -s to “cheetah” to make “cheetahs”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

A common slip-up: CHEE-tah (correct) not CHEY-tuh.

Singular vs Plural Examples with Cheetah

See cheetah and cheetahs used in real sentences side by side.

  • The cheetah ran across the savanna. A2
  • Cheetahs can reach speeds of 120 kilometers per hour. B1
  • I saw a cheetah at the wildlife center. A2

How to Pronounce Cheetah and Cheetahs

/ˈtʃiːtə/ CHEE-tuh. Stress on first syllable.

Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Cheetah

These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Cheetah

What is the plural of “cheetah”?

The plural of “cheetah” is “cheetahs”.

Is “cheetahs” regular or irregular?

This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.

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