How do you pronounce "sardines"?

In American English: /sɑːrˈdiːnz/ (sahr-DEENZ). In British English: /sɑːdˈiːnz/ (sahd-EENZ). In Canadian English: /sɑːrˈdiːnz/ (sahr-DEENZ). In Australian English: /sɑːdˈiːnz/ (sahd-EENZ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /sɑːrˈdiːnz/ (sahr-DEENZ), while in British English it's /sɑːdˈiːnz/ (sahd-EENZ).

How to Pronounce "sardines"

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sardines

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/sɑːrˈdiːnz/

sahr-DEENZ

Syllable Breakdown

sɑːrsar·diːnzdines

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