How do you pronounce "pelvis"?

In American English: /ˈpɛlvəs/ (PEHLV-uhs). In British English: /pˈɛlvɪs/ (P-ehlv). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛlvəs/ (PEHLV-uhs). In Australian English: /pˈɛlvɪs/ (P-ehlv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛlvəs/ (PEHLV-uhs), while in British English it's /pˈɛlvɪs/ (P-ehlv).

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pelvis

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/ˈpɛlvəs/

PEHLV-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

pɛlvpel·əsvis

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