How do you pronounce "chaos"?

In American English: /ˈkeɪɑːs/ (KAY-ahs). In British English: /kˈeɪɒs/ (K-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈkeɪɑːs/ (KAY-ahs). In Australian English: /kˈeɪɒs/ (K-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkeɪɑːs/ (KAY-ahs), while in British English it's /kˈeɪɒs/ (K-ay).

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chaos

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/ˈkeɪɑːs/

KAY-ahs

Syllable Breakdown

keɪch·ɑːsaos

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