How do you pronounce "chaplains"?

In American English: /ˈtʃæplənz/ (CHAPL-uhnz). In British English: /tʃˈaplɪnz/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃæplənz/ (CHAPL-uhnz). In Australian English: /tʃˈaplɪnz/ (CH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃæplənz/ (CHAPL-uhnz), while in British English it's /tʃˈaplɪnz/ (CH).

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chaplains

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/ˈtʃæplənz/

CHAPL-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

tʃæplchap·ənzlains

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