How do you pronounce "corkscrew"?

In American English: /ˈkɔrkˌskruː/ (KAWRK-skroo). In British English: /kˈɔːkskɹuː/ (K-awkskr). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔrkˌskruː/ (KAWRK-skroo). In Australian English: /kˈɔːkskɹuː/ (K-awkskr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔrkˌskruː/ (KAWRK-skroo), while in British English it's /kˈɔːkskɹuː/ (K-awkskr).

How to Pronounce "corkscrew"

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corkscrew

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/ˈkɔrkˌskruː/

KAWRK-skroo

Syllable Breakdown

kɔrkcork·skruːscrew

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