How do you pronounce "countenance"?

In American English: /ˈkaʊntənəns/ (KOWNT-uhn-uhns). In British English: /kˈaʊntənəns/ (K-ownt-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈkaʊntənəns/ (KOWNT-uhn-uhns). In Australian English: /kˈaʊntənəns/ (K-ownt-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaʊntənəns/ (KOWNT-uhn-uhns), while in British English it's /kˈaʊntənəns/ (K-ownt-uhn).

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countenance

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/ˈkaʊntənəns/

KOWNT-uhn-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

kaʊntcoun·ənte·ənsnance

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