How do you pronounce "paintbrush"?

In American English: /ˈpeɪntˌbrəʃ/ (PAYNT-bruhsh). In British English: /pˈeɪntbɹʌʃ/ (P-ayntbr). In Canadian English: /ˈpeɪntˌbrəʃ/ (PAYNT-bruhsh). In Australian English: /pˈeɪntbɹʌʃ/ (P-ayntbr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpeɪntˌbrəʃ/ (PAYNT-bruhsh), while in British English it's /pˈeɪntbɹʌʃ/ (P-ayntbr).

How to Pronounce "paintbrush"

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paintbrush

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/ˈpeɪntˌbrəʃ/

PAYNT-bruhsh

Syllable Breakdown

peɪntpaint·brəʃbrush

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