How do you pronounce "currency"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːənsi/ (KUR-uhns-ee). In British English: /kˈɐɹənsi/ (K-ɐr). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːənsi/ (KUR-uhns-ee). In Australian English: /kˈʌɹənsi/ (K-uhr-uhns).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːənsi/ (KUR-uhns-ee), while in British English it's /kˈɐɹənsi/ (K-ɐr).

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currency

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/ˈkɝːənsi/

KUR-uhns-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kɝːcur·ənsren·icy

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