How do you pronounce "gallstones"?

In American English: /ˈgɑːlˌstoʊnz/ (GAHL-stohnz). In British English: /ɡˈalstəʊnz/ (G). In Canadian English: /ˈgɑːlˌstoʊnz/ (GAHL-stohnz). In Australian English: /ɡˈalstəʊnz/ (G).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɑːlˌstoʊnz/ (GAHL-stohnz), while in British English it's /ɡˈalstəʊnz/ (G).

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gallstones

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/ˈgɑːlˌstoʊnz/

GAHL-stohnz

Syllable Breakdown

gɑːlgall·stoʊnzstones

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