How do you pronounce "cancelled"?

In American English: /ˈkænsəld/ (KANS-uhld). In British English: /kˈænsəld/ (K-ans). In Canadian English: /ˈkænsəld/ (KANS-uhld). In Australian English: /kˈansəld/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkænsəld/ (KANS-uhld), while in British English it's /kˈænsəld/ (K-ans).

How to Pronounce "cancelled"

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cancelled

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/ˈkænsəld/

KANS-uhld

Syllable Breakdown

kænscan·əldcelled

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