How do you pronounce "cashmere"?

In American English: /ˈkæʒmɪr/ (KAZHM-ir). In British English: /kˈaʃmiə/ (K-ashm). In Canadian English: /ˈkæʒmɪr/ (KAZHM-ir). In Australian English: /kˈaʃmiə/ (K-ashm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæʒmɪr/ (KAZHM-ir), while in British English it's /kˈaʃmiə/ (K-ashm).

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cashmere

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/ˈkæʒmɪr/

KAZHM-ir

Syllable Breakdown

kæʒmcash·ɪrmere

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