How do you pronounce "scandinavia"?

In American English: /ˌskændɪˈneɪviːə/ (skand-i-NAYV-ee-uh). In British English: /skˌandɪnˈeɪviə/ (sk-AND-in-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˌskændɪˈneɪviːə/ (skand-i-NAYV-ee-uh). In Australian English: /skˌandɪnˈeɪviə/ (sk-AND-in-ayv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌskændɪˈneɪviːə/ (skand-i-NAYV-ee-uh), while in British English it's /skˌandɪnˈeɪviə/ (sk-AND-in-ayv).

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scandinavia

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/ˌskændɪˈneɪviːə/

skand-i-NAYV-ee-uh

Syllable Breakdown

skændsc·ɪan·neɪvdi·iːna·əvia

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