How do you pronounce "cairns"?

In American English: /ˈkɛrnz/ (KEHRNZ). In British English: /kˈeənz/ (K-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛrnz/ (KEHRNZ). In Australian English: /kˈeənz/ (K-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛrnz/ (KEHRNZ), while in British English it's /kˈeənz/ (K-eh).

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cairns

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/ˈkɛrnz/

KEHRNZ

Syllable Breakdown

kɛrnzcairns

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