How do you pronounce "bonanza"?

In American English: /bəˈnænzə/ (buh-NANZ-uh). In British English: /bənˈanzə/ (buhn-ANZ). In Canadian English: /bəˈnænzə/ (buh-NANZ-uh). In Australian English: /bənˈanzə/ (buhn-ANZ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bəˈnænzə/ (buh-NANZ-uh), while in British English it's /bənˈanzə/ (buhn-ANZ).

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bonanza

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/bəˈnænzə/

buh-NANZ-uh

Syllable Breakdown

bəbo·nænznan·əza

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