How do you pronounce "checklist"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɛˌklɪst/ (CHEH-klist). In British English: /tʃˈɛklˌɪst/ (CH-ehkl). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɛˌklɪst/ (CHEH-klist). In Australian English: /tʃˈɛklɪst/ (CH-ehkl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɛˌklɪst/ (CHEH-klist), while in British English it's /tʃˈɛklˌɪst/ (CH-ehkl).

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/ˈtʃɛˌklɪst/

CHEH-klist

Syllable Breakdown

tʃɛcheck·klɪstlist

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