How to Pronounce Chinook

To pronounce "chinook", say CHIN-ook — 2 syllables, IPA /tʃɪˈnuːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/tʃɪˈnuːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chinook”

"chinook" has 2 syllables: chin-ook. It rhymes with look and nook, if that helps it stick.

What does chinook mean?

noun

  1. The descending, warm, dry wind on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains that generally blows from the southwest and can rapidly increase the temperature due to the much warmer air it brings.
  2. The chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha).

Words that rhyme with chinook

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

looknookoverlookbookoutlookhookcrookschnookhandbookguidebookshnooktextbook

Related words

chinookanchumspringsalmon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chinook"?▾

"Chinook" has 2 syllables: chin · ook.

What is the IPA transcription of "chinook"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chinook" is /tʃɪˈnuːk/.

What does "chinook" mean?▾

Chinook: The descending, warm, dry wind on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains that generally blows from the southwest and can rapidly increase the temperature due to the much warmer air it brings.

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