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.