How do you pronounce "necklace"?

In American English: /ˈnɛkləs/ (NEHKL-uhs). In British English: /nˈɛklɪs/ (N-ehkl). In Canadian English: /ˈnɛkləs/ (NEHKL-uhs). In Australian English: /nˈɛkləs/ (N-ehkl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɛkləs/ (NEHKL-uhs), while in British English it's /nˈɛklɪs/ (N-ehkl).

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necklace

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/ˈnɛkləs/

NEHKL-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

nɛklneck·əslace

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