How do you pronounce "earthquake"?

In American English: /ˈɝːθˌkweɪk/ (URTH-kwayk). In British English: /ˈɜːθkwˌeɪk/ (ꞫTHKW-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈɝːθˌkweɪk/ (URTH-kwayk). In Australian English: /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ (ꞫTHKW-ayk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɝːθˌkweɪk/ (URTH-kwayk), while in British English it's /ˈɜːθkwˌeɪk/ (ꞫTHKW-ayk).

How to Pronounce "earthquake"

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earthquake

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/ˈɝːθˌkweɪk/

URTH-kwayk

Syllable Breakdown

ɝːθearth·kweɪkquake

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