How do you pronounce "eclipse"?

In American English: /ɪˈklɪps/ (i-KLIPS). In British English: /ɪklˈɪps/ (ikl-IPS). In Canadian English: /ɪˈklɪps/ (i-KLIPS). In Australian English: /ɪklˈɪps/ (ikl-IPS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪˈklɪps/ (i-KLIPS), while in British English it's /ɪklˈɪps/ (ikl-IPS).

How to Pronounce "eclipse"

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/ɪˈklɪps/

i-KLIPS

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ɪecl·klɪpsipse

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