How do you pronounce "pickup"?

In American English: /ˈpɪˌkəp/ (PI-kuhp). In British English: /pˈɪkˌɐp/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpɪˌkəp/ (PI-kuhp). In Australian English: /pˈɪkʌp/ (P-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɪˌkəp/ (PI-kuhp), while in British English it's /pˈɪkˌɐp/ (P).

How to Pronounce "pickup"

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pickup

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/ˈpɪˌkəp/

PI-kuhp

Syllable Breakdown

pɪpick·kəpup

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