How do you pronounce "pacifier"?

In American English: /ˈpæsəˌfaɪɝ/ (PAS-uh-feye-ur). In British English: /pˈasɪfˌaɪə/ (P-as-if). In Canadian English: /ˈpæsəˌfaɪɝ/ (PAS-uh-feye-ur). In Australian English: /pˈasɪfˌaɪə/ (P-as-if).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpæsəˌfaɪɝ/ (PAS-uh-feye-ur), while in British English it's /pˈasɪfˌaɪə/ (P-as-if).

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pacifier

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/ˈpæsəˌfaɪɝ/

PAS-uh-feye-ur

Syllable Breakdown

pæspa·əci·faɪfi·ɝer

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