How do you pronounce "chestnut"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɛˌsnət/ (CHEH-snuht). In British English: /tʃˈɛstnʌt/ (CH-ehstn). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɛˌsnət/ (CHEH-snuht). In Australian English: /tʃˈɛstnʌt/ (CH-ehstn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɛˌsnət/ (CHEH-snuht), while in British English it's /tʃˈɛstnʌt/ (CH-ehstn).

How to Pronounce "chestnut"

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chestnut

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/ˈtʃɛˌsnət/

CHEH-snuht

Syllable Breakdown

tʃɛchest·snətnut

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