How do you pronounce "kitchen"?

In American English: /ˈkɪtʃən/ (KICH-uhn). In British English: /kˈɪtʃən/ (K-ich). In Canadian English: /ˈkɪtʃən/ (KICH-uhn). In Australian English: /kˈɪtʃən/ (K-ich).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɪtʃən/ (KICH-uhn), while in British English it's /kˈɪtʃən/ (K-ich).

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kitchen

/ˈkɪtʃən/

KICH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kɪtʃkit·ənchen

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