How do you pronounce "sequoia"?

In American English: /sɪˈkwɔɪə/ (si-KWOY-uh). In British English: /sˈɛkwɔɪə/ (S-ehkw-oy). In Canadian English: /sɪˈkwɔɪə/ (si-KWOY-uh). In Australian English: /sˈɛkwɔɪə/ (S-ehkw-oy).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /sɪˈkwɔɪə/ (si-KWOY-uh), while in British English it's /sˈɛkwɔɪə/ (S-ehkw-oy).

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sequoia

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/sɪˈkwɔɪə/

si-KWOY-uh

Syllable Breakdown

sɪse·kwɔɪqu·əoia

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