How do you pronounce "shrink"?

In American English: /ˈʃrɪŋk/ (SHRINGK). In British English: /ʃɹˈɪŋk/ (SHR). In Canadian English: /ˈʃrɪŋk/ (SHRINGK). In Australian English: /ʃɹˈɪŋk/ (SHR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃrɪŋk/ (SHRINGK), while in British English it's /ʃɹˈɪŋk/ (SHR).

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shrink

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/ˈʃrɪŋk/

SHRINGK

Syllable Breakdown

ʃrɪŋkshrink

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