How do you pronounce "hopscotch"?

In American English: /ˈhɑːpˌskɑːtʃ/ (HAHP-skahch). In British English: /hˈɒpskɒtʃ/ (H-opsk). In Canadian English: /ˈhɑːpˌskɑːtʃ/ (HAHP-skahch). In Australian English: /hˈɒpskɒtʃ/ (H-opsk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɑːpˌskɑːtʃ/ (HAHP-skahch), while in British English it's /hˈɒpskɒtʃ/ (H-opsk).

How to Pronounce "hopscotch"

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hopscotch

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/ˈhɑːpˌskɑːtʃ/

HAHP-skahch

Syllable Breakdown

hɑːphop·skɑːtʃscotch

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