How do you pronounce "chemicals"?

In American English: /ˈkɛmɪkəlz/ (KEHM-ik-uhlz). In British English: /kˈɛmɪkəlz/ (K-ehm-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛmɪkəlz/ (KEHM-ik-uhlz). In Australian English: /kˈɛmɪkəlz/ (K-ehm-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛmɪkəlz/ (KEHM-ik-uhlz), while in British English it's /kˈɛmɪkəlz/ (K-ehm-ik).

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chemicals

/ˈkɛmɪkəlz/

KEHM-ik-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

kɛmchem·ɪki·əlzcals

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