How do you pronounce "licenses"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪsənsɪz/ (LEYES-uhns-iz). In British English: /lˈaɪsənsɪz/ (L-eyes-uhns). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪsənsɪz/ (LUH-is-uhns-iz). In Australian English: /lˈaɪsənsɪz/ (L-eyes-uhns).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪsənsɪz/ (LEYES-uhns-iz), while in British English it's /lˈaɪsənsɪz/ (L-eyes-uhns).

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licenses

/ˈlaɪsənsɪz/

LEYES-uhns-iz

Syllable Breakdown

laɪsli·ənscens·ɪzes

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