How do you pronounce "chicken"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɪkən/ (CHIK-uhn). In British English: /tʃˈɪkən/ (CH-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɪkən/ (CHIK-uhn). In Australian English: /tʃˈɪkɪn/ (CH-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɪkən/ (CHIK-uhn), while in British English it's /tʃˈɪkən/ (CH-ik).

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chicken

/ˈtʃɪkən/

CHIK-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

tʃɪkchick·ənen

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