How do you pronounce "cayenne"?

In American English: /ˌkaɪˈɛn/ (keye-EHN). In British English: /keɪˈɛn/ (kay-EHN). In Canadian English: /ˌkaɪˈɛn/ (keye-EHN). In Australian English: /keɪˈɛn/ (kay-EHN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkaɪˈɛn/ (keye-EHN), while in British English it's /keɪˈɛn/ (kay-EHN).

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cayenne

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/ˌkaɪˈɛn/

keye-EHN

Syllable Breakdown

kaɪcay·ɛnenne

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