How do you pronounce "eschew"?

In American English: /ɛsˈtʃuː/ (ehs-CHOO). In British English: /ɪstʃˈuː/ (isch-OO). In Canadian English: /ɛsˈtʃuː/ (ehs-CHOO). In Australian English: /ɪstʃˈuː/ (isch-OO).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɛsˈtʃuː/ (ehs-CHOO), while in British English it's /ɪstʃˈuː/ (isch-OO).

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eschew

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/ɛsˈtʃuː/

ehs-CHOO

Syllable Breakdown

ɛses·tʃuːchew

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