How to Pronounce “chicago”
word
/ʃɪˈkɑˌɡoʊ/
shi-KAH-goh
/ʃɪˈkɑːɡəʊ/
shi-KAH-goh
IPA Transcription
American English
/ʃɪˈkɑˌɡoʊ/
British English
/ʃɪˈkɑːɡəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shi-KAH-goh
UK
shi-KAH-goh
Listen in Context
My sister lives in Chicago.
We took a train to Chicago last summer.
Chicago is famous for its tall buildings.
I’ve never been to Chicago, but I’ve heard the food there is amazing.