How do you pronounce "shoelaces"?

In American English: /ˈʃuːˌleɪsɪz/ (SHOO-lays-iz). In British English: /ʃˈuːleɪsɪz/ (SH-ool-ays). In Canadian English: /ˈʃuːˌleɪsɪz/ (SHOO-lays-iz). In Australian English: /ʃˈuːleɪsɪz/ (SH-ool-ays).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃuːˌleɪsɪz/ (SHOO-lays-iz), while in British English it's /ʃˈuːleɪsɪz/ (SH-ool-ays).

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shoelaces

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/ˈʃuːˌleɪsɪz/

SHOO-lays-iz

Syllable Breakdown

ʃuːshoe·leɪsla·ɪzces

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