How do you pronounce "cities"?

In American English: /ˈsɪtiːz/ (SIT-eez). In British English: /sˈɪtiz/ (S-it). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪtiːz/ (SIT-eez). In Australian English: /sˈɪtiz/ (S-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪtiːz/ (SIT-eez), while in British English it's /sˈɪtiz/ (S-it).

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cities

/ˈsɪtiːz/

SIT-eez

Syllable Breakdown

sɪtcit·iːzies

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