How do you pronounce "chattanooga"?

In American English: /ˌtʃætəˈnuːgə/ (chat-uh-NOOG-uh). In British English: /tʃˈatɐnˌuːɡə/ (CH-at). In Canadian English: /ˌtʃætəˈnuːgə/ (chat-uh-NOOG-uh). In Australian English: /tʃˈatɐnˌuːɡə/ (CH-at).

Is "chattanooga" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌtʃætəˈnuːgə/ (chat-uh-NOOG-uh), while in British English it's /tʃˈatɐnˌuːɡə/ (CH-at).

How to Pronounce "chattanooga"

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chattanooga

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/ˌtʃætəˈnuːgə/

chat-uh-NOOG-uh

Syllable Breakdown

tʃætch·əat·nuːgtan·əooga

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