How do you pronounce "chemist"?

In American English: /ˈkɛmɪst/ (KEHM-ist). In British English: /kˈɛmɪst/ (K-ehm). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛmɪst/ (KEHM-ist). In Australian English: /kˈɛmɪst/ (K-ehm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛmɪst/ (KEHM-ist), while in British English it's /kˈɛmɪst/ (K-ehm).

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chemist

/ˈkɛmɪst/

KEHM-ist

Syllable Breakdown

kɛmche·ɪstmist

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