How do you pronounce "quicksilver"?

In American English: /ˈkwɪkˈsɪlvɝ/ (KWIK-SILV-ur). In British English: /kwˈɪksɪlvə/ (KW-iks-ilv). In Canadian English: /ˈkwɪkˈsɪlvɝ/ (KWIK-SILV-ur). In Australian English: /kwˈɪksɪlvə/ (KW-iks-ilv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkwɪkˈsɪlvɝ/ (KWIK-SILV-ur), while in British English it's /kwˈɪksɪlvə/ (KW-iks-ilv).

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quicksilver

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/ˈkwɪkˈsɪlvɝ/

KWIK-SILV-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kwɪkquick·sɪlvsil·ɝver

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