Illinois
/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/
nounIl · li · nois
In IlliNOIS, the final “s” is Silent—say “ill-ih-NOY,” not “ill-ih-NOYZ.”
Yes, it's Illinois. Remember: Illinois ends with “-ois” like “noise,” but the final **s** is silent.
Definition
- nounA state in the Midwestern United States; its capital is Springfield.
Examples
- “My aunt lives in Illinois, so we drive there every summer.”
- “Springfield is the capital of Illinois.”
- “The Mississippi River forms part of Illinois’s western border.”
Translations
ES IllinoisPT IllinoisFR Illinois
Common misspellings
IlliniosIllinoiseIlinoisIllinoysIlliniousIllinoyIllinois'ILLINOIS
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