How do you pronounce "catholics"?

In American English: /ˈkæθlɪks/ (KATHL-iks). In British English: /kˈæθlɪks/ (K-athl). In Canadian English: /ˈkæθlɪks/ (KATHL-iks). In Australian English: /kˈaθlɪks/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæθlɪks/ (KATHL-iks), while in British English it's /kˈæθlɪks/ (K-athl).

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catholics

/ˈkæθlɪks/

KATHL-iks

Syllable Breakdown

kæθlcath·ɪksolics

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