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Chattanooga

cha-tuh-NOO-guh
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Chattanooga (name) means a city in Tennessee, United States, near the Georgia border, known for its Civil War history. Example: “The Battle of Chattanooga was a major turning point in the American Civil War.”

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A city in Tennessee, United States, near the Georgia border, known for its Civil War history.
"The Battle of Chattanooga was a major turning point in the American Civil War."
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Etymology

From a Muskogean word meaning "rock," combined with a suffix meaning "dwelling-place."

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What does “Chattanooga” mean?
The word “Chattanooga” means a city in Tennessee, United States, near the Georgia border, known for its Civil War history.
How do you pronounce “Chattanooga”?
“Chattanooga” is pronounced cha-tuh-NOO-guh (/ˌt͡ʃæ.təˈnu.ɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chattanooga” in a sentence?
Here is “Chattanooga” used in a sentence: “The Battle of Chattanooga was a major turning point in the American Civil War.”
What part of speech is “Chattanooga”?
“Chattanooga” is a name.