How do you pronounce "chaplain"?

In American English: /ˈtʃæplən/ (CHAPL-uhn). In British English: /tʃˈaplɪn/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃæplən/ (CHAPL-uhn). In Australian English: /tʃˈaplɪn/ (CH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃæplən/ (CHAPL-uhn), while in British English it's /tʃˈaplɪn/ (CH).

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chaplain

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/ˈtʃæplən/

CHAPL-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

tʃæplchap·ənlain

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