How to Pronounce "chinatown"
word
/ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn/
CHY-nuh-town
/ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn/
CHY-nuh-town
Definition
A Chinatown is a neighborhood in a city, outside China, where many people of Chinese origin live and where there are Chinese shops, restaurants, and culture.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn/
British English
/ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHY-nuh-town
UK
CHY-nuh-town
Listen in Context
We visited Chinatown last weekend.
There are many Chinese restaurants in Chinatown.
Chinatown is famous for its festivals.
Let's grab lunch in Chinatown—the dim sum there is incredible.