How do you pronounce "paycheck"?

In American English: /ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/ (PAY-chehk). In British English: /pˈeɪtʃɛk/ (P-aych). In Canadian English: /ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/ (PAY-chehk). In Australian English: /pˈeɪtʃɛk/ (P-aych).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/ (PAY-chehk), while in British English it's /pˈeɪtʃɛk/ (P-aych).

How to Pronounce "paycheck"

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paycheck

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/ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/

PAY-chehk

Syllable Breakdown

peɪpay·tʃɛkcheck

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