How do you pronounce "stench"?

In American English: /ˈstɛntʃ/ (STEHNCH). In British English: /stˈɛntʃ/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstɛntʃ/ (STEHNCH). In Australian English: /stˈɛntʃ/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɛntʃ/ (STEHNCH), while in British English it's /stˈɛntʃ/ (ST).

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stench

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/ˈstɛntʃ/

STEHNCH

Syllable Breakdown

stɛntʃstench

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