How to Pronounce "wichita"
word
WI-chi-taw
WI-chi-taw
Definition
Wichita can refer to a large city in Kansas, USA, or to a Native American people and their language. The two uses have different origins but the same name.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɪtʃɪtɔː/
British English
/ˈwɪtʃɪtɔː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WI-chi-taw
UK
WI-chi-taw
Listen in Context
Wichita is the largest city in Kansas.
The Wichita tribe lived near the Red River.
Many people visit Wichita for its museums and parks.
Did you know the name Wichita comes from the Native American tribe?