How do you pronounce "porcelain"?

In American English: /ˈpɔrsələn/ (PAWRS-uhl-uhn). In British English: /pˈɔːsɪlˌɪn/ (P-aws-il). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔrsələn/ (PAWRS-uhl-uhn). In Australian English: /pˈɔːsɪlˌɪn/ (P-aws-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔrsələn/ (PAWRS-uhl-uhn), while in British English it's /pˈɔːsɪlˌɪn/ (P-aws-il).

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porcelain

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/ˈpɔrsələn/

PAWRS-uhl-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

pɔrspo·əlrce·ənlain

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