How do you pronounce "mayonnaise"?

In American English: /ˈmeɪəˌneɪz/ (MAY-uh-nayz). In British English: /mˌeɪənˈeɪz/ (m-ay-UHN). In Canadian English: /ˈmeɪəˌneɪz/ (MAY-uh-nayz). In Australian English: /mˌeɪənˈeɪz/ (m-ay-UHN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmeɪəˌneɪz/ (MAY-uh-nayz), while in British English it's /mˌeɪənˈeɪz/ (m-ay-UHN).

How to Pronounce "mayonnaise"

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mayonnaise

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/ˈmeɪəˌneɪz/

MAY-uh-nayz

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meɪmay·əon·neɪznaise

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