How do you pronounce "licensed"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪsənst/ (LEYES-uhnst). In British English: /lˈaɪsənst/ (L-eyes). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪsənst/ (LUH-is-uhnst). In Australian English: /lˈaɪsənst/ (L-eyes).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪsənst/ (LEYES-uhnst), while in British English it's /lˈaɪsənst/ (L-eyes).

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licensed

/ˈlaɪsənst/

LEYES-uhnst

Syllable Breakdown

laɪsli·ənstcensed

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