How do you pronounce "horseflesh"?

In American English: /ˈhɔrsˌflɛʃ/ (HAWRS-flehsh). In British English: /hˈɔːsflɛʃ/ (H-awsfl). In Canadian English: /ˈhɔrsˌflɛʃ/ (HAWRS-flehsh). In Australian English: /hˈɔːsflɛʃ/ (H-awsfl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɔrsˌflɛʃ/ (HAWRS-flehsh), while in British English it's /hˈɔːsflɛʃ/ (H-awsfl).

How to Pronounce "horseflesh"

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horseflesh

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/ˈhɔrsˌflɛʃ/

HAWRS-flehsh

Syllable Breakdown

hɔrshorse·flɛʃflesh

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