How do you pronounce "cancellation"?

In American English: /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/ (kans-uh-LAYSH-uhn). In British English: /kˌænsəlˈeɪʃən/ (k-ans-UHL-aysh). In Canadian English: /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/ (kans-uh-LAYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /kˌansɪlˈeɪʃən/ (k-ANS-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/ (kans-uh-LAYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /kˌænsəlˈeɪʃən/ (k-ans-UHL-aysh).

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/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

kans-uh-LAYSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kænscan·əcel·leɪʃla·əntion

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