How to Pronounce "cherokee"
word
ˈtʃɛɹəˌki
CHAIR-uh-kee
ˌtʃɛrəˈkiː
cher-uh-KEE
Definition
'Cherokee' refers to a Native American people originally from the southeastern United States, as well as their language.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛɹəˌki
British English
ˌtʃɛrəˈkiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAIR-uh-kee
UK
cher-uh-KEE
Listen in Context
The Cherokee lived in the southeastern United States.
The Cherokee language is still spoken today.
Many Cherokee moved to Oklahoma in the 1800s.
My class is learning about Cherokee traditions and crafts.