How do you pronounce "chestnuts"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɛsnəts/ (CHEHSN-uhts). In British English: /tʃˈɛstnʌts/ (CH-ehstn). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɛsnəts/ (CHEHSN-uhts). In Australian English: /tʃˈɛstnʌts/ (CH-ehstn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɛsnəts/ (CHEHSN-uhts), while in British English it's /tʃˈɛstnʌts/ (CH-ehstn).

How to Pronounce "chestnuts"

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chestnuts

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/ˈtʃɛsnəts/

CHEHSN-uhts

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tʃɛsnchest·ətsnuts

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