How to pronounce cheechako
Say it like chee-CHAH-koh. Cheechako has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAH).
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US American/tʃiˈtʃɑkoʊ/chee-CHAH-koh
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- chee
- CHAH
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheechako pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- CHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does cheechako mean?
noun
- Someone new to Alaska or the Yukon; originally, a gold rush newcomer.
Where does cheechako come from?
Borrowed from Chinook Jargon cheechako.
Words that rhyme with cheechako
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheechako.
Questions about saying cheechako
How do you pronounce cheechako?
Say chee-CHAH-koh. The American pronunciation is /tʃiˈtʃɑkoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheechako?
Cheechako has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAH). Broken into parts: chee · CHAH · koh.