How do you pronounce "kankakee"?

In American English: /ˈkæŋkɪki/ (KANGK-ik-ee). In British English: /kˈaŋkɐkˌiː/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkæŋkɪki/ (KANGK-ik-ee). In Australian English: /kˈaŋkɐkˌiː/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæŋkɪki/ (KANGK-ik-ee), while in British English it's /kˈaŋkɐkˌiː/ (K).

How to Pronounce "kankakee"

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kankakee

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/ˈkæŋkɪki/

KANGK-ik-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kæŋkka·ɪknka·ikee

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