Waukegan is a proper noun denoting a city in Illinois, USA. It is pronounced as a two-syllable name with stress on the first syllable, and its pronunciation blends a short /ɔ/ or /ɔː/ vowel with a rhotic /ɹ/ onset, producing a distinct, local American pattern that can be challenging for non-native speakers unfamiliar with midwestern town names.
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