How do you pronounce "nonsense"?

In American English: /ˈnɑːnsɛns/ (NAHNS-ehns). In British English: /nˈɒnsɛns/ (N-ons). In Canadian English: /ˈnɑːnsɛns/ (NAHNS-ehns). In Australian English: /nˈɒnsəns/ (N-ons).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɑːnsɛns/ (NAHNS-ehns), while in British English it's /nˈɒnsɛns/ (N-ons).

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nonsense

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/ˈnɑːnsɛns/

NAHNS-ehns

Syllable Breakdown

nɑːnsnon·ɛnssense

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