How do you pronounce "chlorine"?

In American English: /ˈklɔriːn/ (KLAWR-een). In British English: /klˈɔːɹiːn/ (KL-awr). In Canadian English: /ˈklɔriːn/ (KLAWR-een). In Australian English: /klˈɔːɹiːn/ (KL-awr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɔriːn/ (KLAWR-een), while in British English it's /klˈɔːɹiːn/ (KL-awr).

How to Pronounce "chlorine"

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chlorine

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/ˈklɔriːn/

KLAWR-een

Syllable Breakdown

klɔrchlo·iːnrine

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