How do you pronounce "ecumenical"?

In American English: /ˌɛkjuːˈmɛnɪkəl/ (ehky-oo-MEHN-ik-uhl). In British English: /ˌɛkjuːmˈɛnɪkəl/ (ehky-oom-EHN-ik-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˌɛkjuːˈmɛnɪkəl/ (ehky-oo-MEHN-ik-uhl). In Australian English: /ˌɛkjuːmˈɛnɪkəl/ (ehky-oom-EHN-ik-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɛkjuːˈmɛnɪkəl/ (ehky-oo-MEHN-ik-uhl), while in British English it's /ˌɛkjuːmˈɛnɪkəl/ (ehky-oom-EHN-ik-uhl).

How to Pronounce "ecumenical"

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ecumenical

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/ˌɛkjuːˈmɛnɪkəl/

ehky-oo-MEHN-ik-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɛkjec·uːu·mɛnme·ɪkni·əlcal

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