How do you pronounce "chimneys"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɪmniːz/ (CHIMN-eez). In British English: /tʃˈɪmniz/ (CH-imn). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɪmniːz/ (CHIMN-eez). In Australian English: /tʃˈɪmniz/ (CH-imn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɪmniːz/ (CHIMN-eez), while in British English it's /tʃˈɪmniz/ (CH-imn).

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chimneys

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/ˈtʃɪmniːz/

CHIMN-eez

Syllable Breakdown

tʃɪmnchim·iːzneys

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