How do you pronounce "kindergarten"?

In American English: /ˈkɪndɝˌgɑːrtən/ (KIND-ur-gahrt-uhn). In British English: /kˈɪndəgˌɑːtən/ (K-ind-uhg-aht). In Canadian English: /ˈkɪndɝˌgɑːrtən/ (KIND-ur-gahrt-uhn). In Australian English: /kˈɪndəɡˌɑːtən/ (K-ind-uhg-aht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɪndɝˌgɑːrtən/ (KIND-ur-gahrt-uhn), while in British English it's /kˈɪndəgˌɑːtən/ (K-ind-uhg-aht).

How to Pronounce "kindergarten"

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kindergarten

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/ˈkɪndɝˌgɑːrtən/

KIND-ur-gahrt-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kɪndkin·ɝder·gɑːrtgar·ənten

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