How do you pronounce "sluice"?

In American English: /ˈsluːs/ (SLOOS). In British English: /slˈuːs/ (SL). In Canadian English: /ˈsluːs/ (SLOOS). In Australian English: /slˈuːs/ (SL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsluːs/ (SLOOS), while in British English it's /slˈuːs/ (SL).

How to Pronounce "sluice"

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sluice

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/ˈsluːs/

SLOOS

Syllable Breakdown

sluːssluice

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