How do you pronounce "cadence"?

In American English: /ˈkeɪdəns/ (KAYD-uhns). In British English: /kˈeɪdəns/ (K-ayd). In Canadian English: /ˈkeɪdəns/ (KAYD-uhns). In Australian English: /kˈeɪdəns/ (K-ayd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkeɪdəns/ (KAYD-uhns), while in British English it's /kˈeɪdəns/ (K-ayd).

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cadence

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/ˈkeɪdəns/

KAYD-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

keɪdca·ənsdence

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