How do you pronounce "mother-in-law"?

In American English: /ˈmʌðɝɪnˌlɔ/ (MUHTH-ur-in-law). In British English: /mˈɐðəɹɪnlˌɔː/ (M-ɐth-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈmʌðɝɪnˌlɔ/ (MUHTH-ur-in-law). In Australian English: /mˈʌðəɹɪnlˈɔː/ (M-uhth-uhr-INL).

Is "mother-in-law" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmʌðɝɪnˌlɔ/ (MUHTH-ur-in-law), while in British English it's /mˈɐðəɹɪnlˌɔː/ (M-ɐth-uhr).

How to Pronounce "mother-in-law"

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mother-in-law

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/ˈmʌðɝɪnˌlɔ/

MUHTH-ur-in-law

Syllable Breakdown

mʌðmoth·ɝer·ɪnin·lɔlaw

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