How do you pronounce "healthcare"?

In American English: /ˈhɛlθˌkɛr/ (HEHLTH-kehr). In British English: /hˈɛlθkˌɛə/ (H-ehlthk-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛlθˌkɛr/ (HEHLTH-kehr). In Australian English: /hˈɛlθkeə/ (H-ehlthk-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛlθˌkɛr/ (HEHLTH-kehr), while in British English it's /hˈɛlθkˌɛə/ (H-ehlthk-eh).

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healthcare

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/ˈhɛlθˌkɛr/

HEHLTH-kehr

Syllable Breakdown

hɛlθhealth·kɛrcare

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