How do you pronounce "boatswain"?

In American English: /ˈboʊtsweɪn/ (BOHTSW-ayn). In British English: /bˈəʊtsweɪn/ (B-ohtsw). In Canadian English: /ˈboʊtsweɪn/ (BOHTSW-ayn). In Australian English: /bˈəʊtsweɪn/ (B-ohtsw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈboʊtsweɪn/ (BOHTSW-ayn), while in British English it's /bˈəʊtsweɪn/ (B-ohtsw).

How to Pronounce "boatswain"

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boatswain

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/ˈboʊtsweɪn/

BOHTSW-ayn

Syllable Breakdown

boʊtswboat·eɪnswain

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