How do you pronounce "chilblains"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪnz/ (CHIL-blaynz). In British English: /tʃˈɪlbleɪnz/ (CH-ilbl). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪnz/ (CHIL-blaynz). In Australian English: /tʃˈɪlbleɪnz/ (CH-ilbl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪnz/ (CHIL-blaynz), while in British English it's /tʃˈɪlbleɪnz/ (CH-ilbl).

How to Pronounce "chilblains"

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chilblains

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/ˈtʃɪlˌbleɪnz/

CHIL-blaynz

Syllable Breakdown

tʃɪlchilb·bleɪnzlains

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