How do you pronounce "mexican"?

In American English: /ˈmɛksəkən/ (MEHKS-uhk-uhn). In British English: /mˈɛksɪkən/ (M-ehks-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛksəkən/ (MEHKS-uhk-uhn). In Australian English: /mˈɛksɪkən/ (M-ehks-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛksəkən/ (MEHKS-uhk-uhn), while in British English it's /mˈɛksɪkən/ (M-ehks-ik).

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mexican

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/ˈmɛksəkən/

MEHKS-uhk-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

mɛksmex·əki·əncan

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