How do you pronounce "dc"?

In American English: /ˌdiːˈsiː/ (dee-SEE). In British English: /dˌiːsˈiː/ (d-EES). In Canadian English: /ˌdiːˈsiː/ (dee-SEE). In Australian English: /dˌiːsˈiː/ (d-EES).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌdiːˈsiː/ (dee-SEE), while in British English it's /dˌiːsˈiː/ (d-EES).

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dc

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/ˌdiːˈsiː/

dee-SEE

Syllable Breakdown

diːd·siːc

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