How do you pronounce "saucepan"?

In American English: /ˈsɔˌspæn/ (SAW-span). In British English: /sˈɔːspˌæn/ (S-awsp). In Canadian English: /ˈsɔˌspæn/ (SAW-span). In Australian English: /sˈɔːspən/ (S-awsp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɔˌspæn/ (SAW-span), while in British English it's /sˈɔːspˌæn/ (S-awsp).

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saucepan

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/ˈsɔˌspæn/

SAW-span

Syllable Breakdown

sɔsauc·spænepan

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