How do you pronounce "liquid"?

In American English: /ˈlɪkwəd/ (LIKW-uhd). In British English: /lˈɪkwɪd/ (L-ikw). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪkwəd/ (LIKW-uhd). In Australian English: /lˈɪkwɪd/ (L-ikw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪkwəd/ (LIKW-uhd), while in British English it's /lˈɪkwɪd/ (L-ikw).

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liquid

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/ˈlɪkwəd/

LIKW-uhd

Syllable Breakdown

lɪkwliq·əduid

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