How do you pronounce "caterpillars"?

In American English: /ˈkætəˌpɪlɝz/ (KAT-uh-pil-urz). In British English: /kˈatəpˌɪləz/ (K-at-uhp). In Canadian English: /ˈkætəˌpɪlɝz/ (KAT-uh-pil-urz). In Australian English: /kˈatəpˌɪləz/ (K-at-uhp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkætəˌpɪlɝz/ (KAT-uh-pil-urz), while in British English it's /kˈatəpˌɪləz/ (K-at-uhp).

How to Pronounce "caterpillars"

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caterpillars

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/ˈkætəˌpɪlɝz/

KAT-uh-pil-urz

Syllable Breakdown

kætca·əter·pɪlpil·ɝzlars

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