How do you pronounce "eavesdrop"?

In American English: /ˈiːvzˌdrɑːp/ (EEVZ-drahp). In British English: /ˈiːvzdɹˌɒp/ (EEVZDR-op). In Canadian English: /ˈiːvzˌdrɑːp/ (EEVZ-drahp). In Australian English: /ˈiːvzdɹɒp/ (EEVZDR-op).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈiːvzˌdrɑːp/ (EEVZ-drahp), while in British English it's /ˈiːvzdɹˌɒp/ (EEVZDR-op).

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/ˈiːvzˌdrɑːp/

EEVZ-drahp

Syllable Breakdown

iːvzeaves·drɑːpdrop

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