How do you pronounce "cleansed"?

In American English: /ˈklɛnzd/ (KLEHNZD). In British English: /klˈɛnzd/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈklɛnzd/ (KLEHNZD). In Australian English: /klˈɛnzd/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɛnzd/ (KLEHNZD), while in British English it's /klˈɛnzd/ (KL).

How to Pronounce "cleansed"

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cleansed

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/ˈklɛnzd/

KLEHNZD

Syllable Breakdown

klɛnzdcleansed

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