How do you pronounce "ketchup"?

In American English: /ˈkɛtʃəp/ (KEHCH-uhp). In British English: /kˈɛtʃəp/ (K-ehch). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛtʃəp/ (KEHCH-uhp). In Australian English: /kˈɛtʃʌp/ (K-ehch).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛtʃəp/ (KEHCH-uhp), while in British English it's /kˈɛtʃəp/ (K-ehch).

How to Pronounce "ketchup"

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ketchup

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/ˈkɛtʃəp/

KEHCH-uhp

Syllable Breakdown

kɛtʃket·əpchup

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