How to Pronounce "chickenpox"
word
ˈtʃɪkənˌpɑks
CHIK-en-pahks
tʃˈɪkɪnpˌɒks
chik-IN-poks
Definition
Chickenpox is a common infectious disease, mostly in children, that causes an itchy skin rash with red spots and sometimes fever.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɪkənˌpɑks
British English
tʃˈɪkɪnpˌɒks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHIK-en-pahks
UK
chik-IN-poks
Listen in Context
My sister had chickenpox last year.
Children usually get chickenpox only once.
The doctor said I have chickenpox.
Everyone in my class caught chickenpox at the same time.