How do you pronounce "icebox"?

In American English: /ˈaɪsˌbɑːks/ (EYES-bahks). In British English: /ˈaɪsbɒks/ (EYESB-oks). In Canadian English: /ˈʌɪsˌbɑːks/ (UH-is-bahks). In Australian English: /ˈaɪsbɒks/ (EYESB-oks).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaɪsˌbɑːks/ (EYES-bahks), while in British English it's /ˈaɪsbɒks/ (EYESB-oks).

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icebox

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/ˈaɪsˌbɑːks/

EYES-bahks

Syllable Breakdown

aɪsice·bɑːksbox

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