How do you pronounce "handicaps"?

In American English: /ˈhændiːˌkæps/ (HAND-ee-kaps). In British English: /hˈandɪkˌaps/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhændiːˌkæps/ (HAND-ee-kaps). In Australian English: /hˈandɪkˌaps/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhændiːˌkæps/ (HAND-ee-kaps), while in British English it's /hˈandɪkˌaps/ (H).

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handicaps

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/ˈhændiːˌkæps/

HAND-ee-kaps

Syllable Breakdown

hændhand·iːi·kæpscaps

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