How do you pronounce "china"?

In American English: /ˈtʃaɪnə/ (CHEYEN-uh). In British English: /tʃˈaɪnə/ (CH-eyen). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃaɪnə/ (CHEYEN-uh). In Australian English: /tʃˈaɪnə/ (CH-eyen).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃaɪnə/ (CHEYEN-uh), while in British English it's /tʃˈaɪnə/ (CH-eyen).

How to Pronounce "china"

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china

/ˈtʃaɪnə/

CHEYEN-uh

Syllable Breakdown

tʃaɪnchi·əna

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