How do you pronounce "checkbook"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɛkˌbʊk/ (CHEHK-buuk). In British English: /tʃˈɛkbʊk/ (CH-ehkb). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɛkˌbʊk/ (CHEHK-buuk). In Australian English: /tʃˈɛkbʊk/ (CH-ehkb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɛkˌbʊk/ (CHEHK-buuk), while in British English it's /tʃˈɛkbʊk/ (CH-ehkb).

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checkbook

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/ˈtʃɛkˌbʊk/

CHEHK-buuk

Syllable Breakdown

tʃɛkcheck·bʊkbook

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