How do you pronounce "chivalry"?

In American English: /ˈʃɪvəlri/ (SHIV-uhlr-ee). In British English: /ʃˈɪvəlɹi/ (SH-iv-uhlr). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɪvəlri/ (SHIV-uhlr-ee). In Australian English: /ʃˈɪvəlɹi/ (SH-iv-uhlr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɪvəlri/ (SHIV-uhlr-ee), while in British English it's /ʃˈɪvəlɹi/ (SH-iv-uhlr).

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chivalry

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/ˈʃɪvəlri/

SHIV-uhlr-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɪvchi·əlrval·iry

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