How do you pronounce "hindrance"?

In American English: /ˈhɪndrəns/ (HINDR-uhns). In British English: /hˈɪndɹəns/ (H-indr). In Canadian English: /ˈhɪndrəns/ (HINDR-uhns). In Australian English: /hˈɪndɹəns/ (H-indr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɪndrəns/ (HINDR-uhns), while in British English it's /hˈɪndɹəns/ (H-indr).

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hindrance

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/ˈhɪndrəns/

HINDR-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

hɪndrhin·ənsdrance

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