How do you pronounce "scandinavian"?

In American English: /ˌskændɪˈneɪviːən/ (skand-i-NAYV-ee-uhn). In British English: /skˌandɪnˈeɪviən/ (sk-AND-in-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˌskændɪˈneɪviːən/ (skand-i-NAYV-ee-uhn). In Australian English: /skˌandɪnˈeɪviən/ (sk-AND-in-ayv).

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

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

How to Pronounce "scandinavian"

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scandinavian

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/ˌskændɪˈneɪviːən/

skand-i-NAYV-ee-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

skændsc·ɪan·neɪvdi·iːna·ənvian

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