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chicago
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(nou) largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan (nou) a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck); a player plays the lowest card of a suit in his hand and successively higher cards are played until th
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Common mistakes of chicago pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people mispronounce "chicago" by using the wrong vowel sounds, like saying /ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ instead of the correct US pronunciation /ʃɪˈkæɡoʊ/. Tip: Focus on the "a" sounding like "æ" as in "cat."
- Stress placement error: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the first syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈʃɪkəɡoʊ/. The correct stress is on the second syllable: /ʃɪˈkæɡoʊ/. Tip: Practice emphasizing the "ca" part to get it right.
- Omitting the final vowel: A common mistake is dropping the final "o" sound, resulting in "chicag." The correct pronunciation includes the final vowel: /ʃɪˈkæɡoʊ/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the final "o" clearly.
- Confusing "ch" sounds: Some may pronounce "chicago" with a hard "ch" like in "cat," saying /kɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/. The correct sound is a soft "ch" as in "she": /ʃ/. Tip: Practice saying "she" to master the soft "ch" sound.
- Regional variations: Non-native speakers might use their native accent, leading to variations like /ʃɪˈkɑːɡəʊ/. The standard US pronunciation is /ʃɪˈkæɡoʊ/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to adjust your pronunciation to the standard.