How do you pronounce "contraband"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːntrəˌbænd/ (KAHNTR-uh-band). In British English: /kˌɒntɹəbˈand/ (K-ontr). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːntrəˌbænd/ (KAHNTR-uh-band). In Australian English: /kˌɒntɹəbˈand/ (K-ontr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːntrəˌbænd/ (KAHNTR-uh-band), while in British English it's /kˌɒntɹəbˈand/ (K-ontr).

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contraband

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/ˈkɑːntrəˌbænd/

KAHNTR-uh-band

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːntrcon·ətra·bændband

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