How do you pronounce "crutches"?

In American English: /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/ (KRUHCH-iz). In British English: /kɹˈɐtʃɪz/ (KR). In Canadian English: /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/ (KRUHCH-iz). In Australian English: /kɹˈʌtʃɪz/ (KR-uhch).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/ (KRUHCH-iz), while in British English it's /kɹˈɐtʃɪz/ (KR).

How to Pronounce "crutches"

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crutches

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/ˈkrʌtʃɪz/

KRUHCH-iz

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krʌtʃcrutch·ɪzes

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