How do you pronounce "cartilage"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːrtələdʒ/ (KAHRT-uhl-uhj). In British English: /kˈɑːtɪlɪdʒ/ (K-aht-il). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːrtələdʒ/ (KAHRT-uhl-uhj). In Australian English: /kˈɑːtɪlɪdʒ/ (K-aht-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːrtələdʒ/ (KAHRT-uhl-uhj), while in British English it's /kˈɑːtɪlɪdʒ/ (K-aht-il).

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cartilage

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/ˈkɑːrtələdʒ/

KAHRT-uhl-uhj

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːrtcar·əlti·ədʒlage

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