How do you pronounce "nuances"?

In American English: /ˈnuːɑːnsɪz/ (NOO-ahns-iz). In British English: /njˈuːənsɪz/ (NY-oo-uhns). In Canadian English: /ˈnuːɑːnsɪz/ (NOO-ahns-iz). In Australian English: /njˈuːənsɪz/ (NY-oo-uhns).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnuːɑːnsɪz/ (NOO-ahns-iz), while in British English it's /njˈuːənsɪz/ (NY-oo-uhns).

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nuances

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/ˈnuːɑːnsɪz/

NOO-ahns-iz

Syllable Breakdown

nuːnu·ɑːnsan·ɪzces

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