How to Pronounce "chesapeake"
word
ˈtʃɛsəˌpik
CHES-uh-PEEK
ˈtʃɛsəpiːk
CHES-uh-PEEK
Definition
Chesapeake usually refers to the Chesapeake Bay, a large estuary on the East Coast of the United States. It can also mean things related to this region, such as the people, culture, or certain dog breeds.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛsəˌpik
British English
ˈtʃɛsəpiːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHES-uh-PEEK
UK
CHES-uh-PEEK
Listen in Context
The Chesapeake Bay is famous for its seafood.
My family visited Chesapeake last summer.
There is a city called Chesapeake in Virginia.
Have you ever gone kayaking on the Chesapeake?