How to Pronounce "cherokees"
word
ˈtʃɛɹəˌkiz
CHERR-uh-KEEZ
ˌtʃɛrəˈkiːz
cher-uh-KEEZ
Definition
The Cherokees are a Native American people traditionally from the southeastern United States, known for their rich culture, language, and history.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛɹəˌkiz
British English
ˌtʃɛrəˈkiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHERR-uh-KEEZ
UK
cher-uh-KEEZ
Listen in Context
The Cherokees lived in the southeastern United States.
Many Cherokees spoke their own language.
Today, some Cherokees still follow old traditions.
The Cherokees were forced to walk the Trail of Tears in the 1830s.