How do you pronounce "benzene"?

In American English: /bɛnˈziːn/ (behn-ZEEN). In British English: /bˈɛnziːn/ (B-ehnz). In Canadian English: /bɛnˈziːn/ (behn-ZEEN). In Australian English: /bˈɛnziːn/ (B-ehnz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɛnˈziːn/ (behn-ZEEN), while in British English it's /bˈɛnziːn/ (B-ehnz).

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benzene

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/bɛnˈziːn/

behn-ZEEN

Syllable Breakdown

bɛnben·ziːnzene

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