How do you pronounce "keyhole"?

In American English: /ˈkiːˌhoʊl/ (KEE-hohl). In British English: /kˈiːhəʊl/ (K-eeh). In Canadian English: /ˈkiːˌhoʊl/ (KEE-hohl). In Australian English: /kˈiːhəʊl/ (K-eeh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkiːˌhoʊl/ (KEE-hohl), while in British English it's /kˈiːhəʊl/ (K-eeh).

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keyhole

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/ˈkiːˌhoʊl/

KEE-hohl

Syllable Breakdown

kiːkey·hoʊlhole

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