How do you pronounce "kerchief"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːtʃəf/ (KURCH-uhf). In British English: /kˈɜːtʃiːf/ (K-ɜch). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːtʃəf/ (KURCH-uhf). In Australian English: /kˈɜːtʃiːf/ (K-ɜch).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːtʃəf/ (KURCH-uhf), while in British English it's /kˈɜːtʃiːf/ (K-ɜch).

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kerchief

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/ˈkɝːtʃəf/

KURCH-uhf

Syllable Breakdown

kɝːtʃker·əfchief

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