How do you pronounce "shoelace"?

In American English: /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ (SHOO-lays). In British English: /ʃˈuːleɪs/ (SH-ool). In Canadian English: /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ (SHOO-lays). In Australian English: /ʃˈuːleɪs/ (SH-ool).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ (SHOO-lays), while in British English it's /ʃˈuːleɪs/ (SH-ool).

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shoelace

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/ˈʃuːˌleɪs/

SHOO-lays

Syllable Breakdown

ʃuːshoe·leɪslace

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