How do you pronounce "nuisances"?

In American English: /ˈnuːsənsɪz/ (NOOS-uhns-iz). In British English: /njˈuːsənsɪz/ (NY-oos-uhns). In Canadian English: /ˈnuːsənsɪz/ (NOOS-uhns-iz). In Australian English: /njˈuːsənsɪz/ (NY-oos-uhns).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnuːsənsɪz/ (NOOS-uhns-iz), while in British English it's /njˈuːsənsɪz/ (NY-oos-uhns).

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nuisances

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/ˈnuːsənsɪz/

NOOS-uhns-iz

Syllable Breakdown

nuːsnui·ənssan·ɪzces

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