How do you pronounce "kerosene"?

In American English: /ˈkɛrəˌsiːn/ (KEHR-uh-seen). In British English: /kˈɛɹəsˌiːn/ (K-ehr-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛrəˌsiːn/ (KEHR-uh-seen). In Australian English: /kˈɛɹəsˌiːn/ (K-ehr-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛrəˌsiːn/ (KEHR-uh-seen), while in British English it's /kˈɛɹəsˌiːn/ (K-ehr-uhs).

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kerosene

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/ˈkɛrəˌsiːn/

KEHR-uh-seen

Syllable Breakdown

kɛrke·əro·siːnsene

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