How do you pronounce "cowardice"?

In American English: /ˈkaʊɝdəs/ (KOW-urd-uhs). In British English: /kˈaʊədɪs/ (K-ow-uhd). In Canadian English: /ˈkaʊɝdəs/ (KOW-urd-uhs). In Australian English: /kˈaʊədɪs/ (K-ow-uhd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaʊɝdəs/ (KOW-urd-uhs), while in British English it's /kˈaʊədɪs/ (K-ow-uhd).

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cowardice

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/ˈkaʊɝdəs/

KOW-urd-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

kaʊcow·ɝdard·əsice

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